Peggy Charlene (Parker) Pogue

Peggy Charlene (Parker) Pogue (91) of Rockford, died Friday, May 29, 2020, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born December 23, 1928, in Esmond, IL; the daughter of Howard C. and B. Bernadine (Bishop) Parker. Peggy was raised on the family farm outside of Esmond, IL. A graduate of Stillman Valley High School class of 1946. She married Lloyd L. Pogue on Feb. 27, 1948, in Holcomb, IL. She was a resident of Rockford over 50 years and Rochelle for 20 years. Peggy was a beautician for over 30 years in Rockford/Rochelle area retiring in 1994. She had a shop in her home for a few years and then was the hairdresser in area nursing homes. Her greatest passion was flower gardening. She missed her calling as a landscape/garden designer. On any given day, if the weather was sunny or gloomy, you could always find her puttering in one of her many perennial flower beds. She was an active member of Council of Rockford Gardeners (Wildflower Club and Morning Glory Club) for many years. Enjoying monthly trips to gardens and nurseries and lunches/dinners with the club members.
She is survived by her children, Larry H. (Donalyn) Pogue of Independence, Iowa, Jo Ellyn (Dean) Treadman of Rockford, and Diane (David) Russell of Rockford; grandchildren, Jason (Bobbie Jo) Pogue, Jeremy Pogue, Shireen (Brian) Suik, Caryn Pogue, Megan (Doug) Baker and Kelsey Russell (James Weyruch); great-grandchildren, Caylee Thomas, Katelyn and Addison Pogue, Chase Russell and Cade and Ava Suik; Mia and Angelica Baker. Her brother Maynard Parker (age 92) , nieces and nephews, Bronna (Tim) Lehmann, Jay Parker (Kent Lee), Tim (Amy) Parker, Amy (Gary) Veitus, and several great nephews and nieces. Predeceased by her spouse, Lloyd L. Pogue in 2012 and son Robert L. Pogue in 2010, and parents.

Private graveside service and burial in New Milford Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory. To share a memory or condolence, visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.