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Peggy Drake Obituary
Peggy J. Leonard Drake
Nov. 8, 1947 - Jan. 14, 2021
BONITA SPRINGS, Florida - Peggy J. Leonard Drake, 73, of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of Dwight, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.
Her funeral will be private. There will be no visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded by Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.
To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
She was born November 8, 1947 in Streator, daughter of James and Lillian Mathisen Scott. She married Kenneth H. Drake on October 10, 2010.
Surviving are her husband, Ken and her daughter, Kjersten Woodward of Normal. Peggy also leaves behind her step-children of whom she loved dearly; many grandchildren; one brother, James (Lorraine) Scott of Aurora and one sister, Nancy Olsen of Moline.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son-in-law, James Woodward.
Peggy retired after a long-career with R.R. Donnelly in Dwight.
Peggy very much loved her family and friends. She found happiness being on the go and spoiling her grandkids with shopping sprees. Peggy enjoyed doing puzzles in the solitude of her home in Canada, as much as she loved playing cards and dominoes with a couple of cocktails while in Citrus Park.
Peggy loved to travel and soak up as much sunshine as she could find. She was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother and will be greatly missed.
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Bonnie Riccolo Frawley
January 23, 2021
So very sorry for your family´s loss. I remember looking up to Peggy when growing up in Dwight. She was always so kind & always a smile on her face!
Gerald & Carole Kanters
January 18, 2021
Peggy & Ken are our next door neighbors in Florida. Peggy was full of fun, kind and generous and we will miss her very much. Our sincerest sympathy to Ken, Kjersten and family.
Roberta Drinan Kinney
January 17, 2021
Sad news to hear. We had great times in high school cheering on the Trojans. A good friend is gone. Deepest sympathy to her family.
Evie Fritz
January 17, 2021
Peggy was a very generous and caring lady! I enjoyed working with her for many years at RRD! Deepest sympathy to Ken, Kjersten and John!
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