Margaret “Peggy” E. MacLeod, 76, of Walkerton, Ind., passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Miller Health and Rehabilitation, La Porte, Ind.
She was born in Gary, Ind., on Dec. 19, 1943, to Alexander T. and Elsie Mae (Jones) MacLeod.
Peggy proudly served in the U.S. Army WAC for 6 years. She was a motor inspector for many years at Bethlehem Steel, Union 6787. Peggy was a lifetime member of the VFW of Apache Junction, Ariz. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
Peggy enjoyed traveling with her best friend, Sandy Briner. She also enjoyed swimming and exercising with her friends at the YMCA. Peggy loved attending all of her nieces’ and nephews’ school and sporting events, and was always being heard rooting from the stands. Most of all, Peggy loved and enjoyed life. When asked about a life lesson to share, she replied, “Life is only so long. You’ve got to get up and live it!”
She is survived by her sister-in-law, RoseAnn MacLeod of Fish Lake, Ind.; nephews, Scott (Kerrie) MacLeod of Rolling Prairie, Ind., Jason (Julie) MacLeod of Walkerton, and Michael (Amy) MacLeod of Fish Lake; great-nephews, Alex (Hannah) MacLeod, Cody (Shelby) MacLeod, Coleman (Megan Nilson) MacLeod and Austin (Nicole) MacLeod; great-nieces, Emalee MacLeod and Kinley MacLeod; great-great-nephews, Parker, Samuel and Asher; and great-great-niece, Lilah. Peggy also leaves behind special cousins, Elizabeth MacLean, Sandy Rearick, Dorothy (Dick) Scarborough, Sandra (Paul) Radice, Alex (Marcia) Smith, Susan (Liam McNeil) Jones, and Sharon Dielh; her Nova Scotia family; and her beloved cat and constant companion, Quincy.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Alexander “Sandy” MacLeod.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Peggy and Kerrie MacLeod will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the La Porte VFW, 181 McClung Rd. Visitation will be at the VFW from noon until the service.
Peggy’s family sincerely appreciates the care provided by Dunes Hospice. Their guidance and care will forever be remembered.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Scott MacLeod, 2900 Monroe St., La Porte, Ind. 46350, or the La Porte County Small Animal Shelter, 2855 W. Ind. 2, La Porte, Ind. 46350.
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