Our hearts are broken as Peggy Marleen (Morahn) Close was suddenly called home December 25, 2022 at the age of 76.

Peggy was born in Ottawa, IL to John Harold Morahn and Dorothy (Hoxsey) Morahn on June 27, 1946 and lived most of her life in Sheridan, IL.

Peggy was an accomplished educator, school administrator, and Special Education coordinator. She was a graduate of Eureka College and received her master's degree in Educational Administration from National Louis University. She enjoyed gathering with family & friends, cooking, camping, fishing, and attending her grandchildren's activities and events. She was a member of the Sheridan United Methodist Church, Illinois Principals Association, and Delta Zeta Sorority.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Robert (Bob) Morahn & Richard (Dick) Morahn.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Gary Close; children Heather (Greg) Myre, and Heath Close (Malcolm Beaty); grandchildren Dane (Crystal) Myre, Alexa Myre (Bryan Quinn), Morgan L. Myre, Jack Myre, Kayla (Trenton) Schmit; great-grandchildren Liam & Storm Myre, and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Gabel-Dunn Funeral Home in Sheridan, IL from 11am-1pm on Saturday, December 31.

Funeral service at 1pm will be followed by interment at Sheridan Cemetery.

Family requests face masks be worn.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Sheridan United Methodist Church and/or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

For information: 815/695-5131 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com