Margaret Ann "Peg" Baltes

MECHANICSBURG – Margaret Ann "Peg" (Langen) Baltes, 87 of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 at her residence.

Born on June 25, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio, Peg was the daughter of the late Robert Francis Langen and Eleanor Sarah (Roberts) Langen. She was a proud graduate of Springfield Catholic Central High School in 1955 and went on to earn her nursing degree through Good Samaritan in 1958. Peg dedicated her life to caring for others, working in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health care, until her retirement in 2002. Afterward, she devoted herself to caring for her beloved husband.

Peg's passion for helping others extended beyond her career. She was a member of St. Luke's Parish in Beavercreek, Ohio, and St. Michael's Church in Mechanicsburg where she taught CCD. Her commitment to her faith and community was evident throughout her life. In 2009, Peg made her profession in the Secular Order of Franciscans, and she also traveled on a mission trip to Haiti in 2001 – an experience she cherished deeply.

Outside of her devotion to others, Peg had many hobbies and interests. She was a lifelong sports fan, particularly of the Cincinnati Reds and THE Ohio State University teams. She also enjoyed working on puzzles, creating diamond art, and participating in various community activities, including shows with the Mother's Memorial Circle and crafting Senior Fruit Baskets. Peg was a dedicated participant in the Cancer to A Tea fundraiser through the Breast Friends Forever association.

Most of all, Peg was known for her kind heart and caring attitude. She cherished her family deeply, and nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Maria Eileen (Baltes) (McNicol) (David) Baker, Susan Kathleen (Baltes) (Tony) Roland, Judith Ann (Baltes) (James) Rannes; sons, Gerald Anthony (Marti) Baltes and David Allen Baltes; grandchildren, Jessica L. (Dan Matheny) McNicol, James A. (Heather Hardman) McNicol, Kristina R. McNicol, Amber (Baltes) (Dan) Guzman, Amanda (Salyer) (Jamie) Sammons, Ashley (Russell) Robinson, Felicia Salyer, Brook (Baltes) (Joshua) Lightner, Dakota (Roland) (Kasey) Dillion, and Zoe Scott; great-grandchildren, Aiden Bussa, Ray Matheny, Asher McNicol-Hardman, Aurora McNicol-Hardman, Myles McNicol-Hardman, Onyx McNicol-Hardman, Octavious McNicol-Hardman, Martha Thornhill, Hunter Sammons, Logan Fowler, Fredrick Sammons, Evie Robinson, Gavin Lightner, Hudson Lightner, Baze Dillion, Athena Roland, Owen Fenton, Oakley Piper and Haven Dillion; sister, Leah (Langen) (Keith) Gullett; brothers-in-law, James Hearlily and Richard (Ruth) Bates; sisters-in-law, Artie Langen and Helen (Howard) Loewer; several nieces and nephews; as well as special friend, Peg Schulz.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Gerald; parents; son, Peter Francis; brother, Robert F. Langen; sisters, Mary E. Hearlily, Sarah Boyd and Carol Edmonds; grandson, Nathen Salyer; brothers-in-law, Henry Boyd and Ed Edmonds.

A gathering of family and friends was held on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 at SKILLMAN, MCDONALD, VERNON Funeral Home, Mechanicsburg, Ohio.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at Saint Michael's Catholic Church, Mechanicsburg, Ohio, with Father Jared Kohn and Father David Vincent officiating.

Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Affinity Hospice for their care, especially Peg's nurse, Danielle, and her caregiver, Myrakle.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Breast Friends Forever Association, P.O. Box 12, Mechanicsburg, Ohio 43044 or the Our Lady of Mercy Fraternity ~ Secular Order of Franciscans, 4012 Ryland Drive, Springfield, Ohio 45503.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.