Margaret “Peggy” Sepanski, age 71, of Kenosha passed away on Tuesday, March 27. 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Peggy was born on March 1, 1947 in Youngstown, OH to William and Margaret (Callahan) Conway. She graduated from the Kenosha Technology Institute with honors and was proud of her 52-year career as an LPN including many years at Aurora with Dr. Ikram Rashid. She married Gary Sepanski on November 9, 1968 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. She was a longtime member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, past president of home and school, member of the women’s league and the women of the moose. Her passions included sewing and quilting, cooking and baking, going to her home “up north”, ceramics, bowling but most of all her grandchildren were the light of her life.
She was preceded in death by, her parents; and her daughter, Laura Anne Sepanski.
Peggy is survived by, her husband, Gary of Kenosha; two children, Patrick (Debbie) Sepanski of Bristol and Karin (Dan) Christ of Sherwood, WI; three grandchildren, Zachary Sepanski and Alexa and Lucas Christ; her brother, William (Gin) Conway of Kenosha; two sisters, Patti (David) Richards of Fairview, TN and Roseanne (Gary) Brown of Onalaska; her “furry” daughter, Fiona; as well as many other family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Peggy will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church (2224 – 30th Avenue). A visitation with the family will be held at the church on Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. until the time of Mass. A private family burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter’s Catholic Church or the Restoring Hope Transplant House in Middleton would be greatly appreciated.
Peggy’s family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to Dr. Ikram Rashid and Dr. Syed Haider and all of his staff at the Oncology Center for their wonderful care they gave to her.
Char Hagerty says:
Keeping your family in prayer during this time. I’m thankful I had the opportunity to work with Peggy and get to know such a sweet, kind and thoughtful person. She was a joy to be around, always smiling and taking care of others. My sincere condolences.
Cindy Herbst says:
Gary and Family,
From the minute you & Peggy walked into the transplant house we fell in love with you. You are like family to us & for those of us that knew Peggy we are mourning. Gary, we miss you too. You were an amazing caregiver. Your tears when she was not well touched us & still do. You & Peggy made us richer in spirit, in hope, in community, in living in the moment. You helped us find joy & fun in so much heartache.
She was so proud of you all & loved you so deeply. Take care of yourselves. Know we think of you of often. This is not going to be easy. But know Peggy she will be in your hearts, thoughts, memories. Watch for her. Love Cindy
Todd & Cary Maedke says:
Sepanski’s,
We are sharing in your sorrow. Mrs. Sepanski will truly be missed.
With love and friendship, Todd & Cary
Gayle Kemnitz says:
So sorry in your loss. Know she will be missed so much by all of you, and we, her (up north ) friends will be missing her too. A little piece of her heart will be watching over all of us.
Ralph-Leah Bethke says:
Ralph and I send our Deepest Sympathy to you Gary and Karen and Patrick and family.
We shall miss her here (up North) our shopping trips, our wonderful dinners together, our laughs and fun.
But we shall always remember her bright outlook.
Rest in Peace my friend, I shall miss your advice on clothes for me when we went shopping. You always found something for me that looked good, not only the item, but how it looked on me.
April Soto says:
On behave of the Diagnostic Treatment Cent at Aurora Medical Center, our sincerest condolences to the Sepanski Family. It was a pleasure and honor to care for Peggy during her battle. The Sepanski Family showed unconditional love, support, and adoration for Peggy. Peggy…Thank you for allowing our team to be apart of your life. We will miss you deeply. DTC will find comfort knowing you are at peace.
Melissa Smith says:
I had the pleasure of working with Peggy for quite a number of years. She was a great nurse and patient advocate. She was always willing to go that extra mile for others. She taught me so many things in such a short time. My heartfelt condolences.