Peggy Q. Kivioja
Peggy Q. Kivioja
Peggy Q. Kivioja (nee Quinn) of Baraboo, died August 18, 2016, in her home at Oak Park Place.Peggy was born in 1933 in Columbus, Ohio to Thomas and Katherine Quinn. She attended The Ohio State University where she met her husband Olaf. They were married in 1954. Peggy and Olaf moved to Villa Park, Illinois in 1963 where they raised their 3 children. They moved to Baraboo in 2000 to be closer to their Wisconsin family. After moving to Baraboo, Peggy and Olaf became active members of their community. Peggy was a volunteer at the Circus World Museum, St. Claire Meadows, and the Baraboo Food Pantry. Peggy worked for a few years in the photo department of the Baraboo Wal-Mart. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella of St. Joseph Catholic Church as well as a member of the Sauk County Writers' Club. Peggy was a proud Irish lady who was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and a faithful fan of the Chicago Cubs. Peggy is survived by her three children and 2 grandchildren.; Julie (Michael) Rogers of Sauk City; Thomas of Spokane, Washington; Lisa (Steve) Kaliski of Ferguson, Missouri; and grandsons Charles and James Arndt of Sauk City. Peggy is also survived by her dear cousin Mary Rita Pierson of Toledo, Ohio; sister-in-law Ivi (Sandor) Karady of Mountainside, New Jersey; brother-in-law Juri (Deb) Ilves of Groveport, Ohio; special friends who became family including Quentin (Joyce) Questel ; Larry Doyle; Inge Timmerman and family; Marilyn Montag; Shelley (Rich) Worth ; Jenny Ellie; and beloved canine friend Angel. Dear friend and aunt to many. Peggy is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Olaf; parents Thomas and Katherine Quinn; brothers Thomas Jr. (Rita) and Robert; dear friend Arlene Doyle; in-laws Harald Kivioja and Julia Kivioja Ilves and John Ilves; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be held at 11 am, Friday, August 26, 2016, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baraboo. Visitation will be from 10 am until time of service. Luncheon will be held following the service. The Daughters of Isabella will pray the rosary on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 4 p.m. at church in Peggy's memory.Private interment in Columbus, OH at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sauk County Humane Society or charity of choice. Thanks to Oak Park Place, Baraboo, and Home Health United Hospice for their loving care.