Peggy Kaye Arterburn

Peggy Kaye Arterburn, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with illness. Born on January 21, 1943, in Harvey, Illinois, Peggy was the cherished daughter of Arther Lee Nash and Edith Doris (Orahood) Nash. Peggy's life was a testament to love, resilience, and family. She was predeceased by her sisters Martha Nash, Imogene Millsaps, Iona Gray, Bonnie Merchant, Ida Ravesloot, and her brother George Nash. Despite these losses, Peggy's heart was always full, as she devoted her life to those she loved. She is survived by her devoted husband, Lawrence, with whom she shared 62 wonderful years of marriage, after marrying on April 11, 1964, in Harvey, IL. Together, they raised three children: Kimberly (Tracey) Garst of Winnebago, IL, William (Laurie) Arterburn of Boynton Beach, FL, and Shari (Barry) Dubinsky of Lake Worth, FL. Peggy was also a proud grandmother to Dalton and Ryan Garst, Noah (Alyssa) Arterburn, Jonah (Kimberlee) Arterburn, Elijah Arterburn, Joshua (Mackenzie) Dubinsky, and Caleb (Hannah) Dubinsky. Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren, Stella and Malia Arterburn, Juliet Joy Arterburn, and Lacie Dubinsky. Educated at Thornton Township High School, from which she graduated in 1961, Peggy embarked on a fulfilling career path. She worked in various roles, including as a typist in the Invoice Department at Allis-Chalmers in Harvey, IL, in Loss Prevention for Walgreens National Disbursing Office in Danville, IL, assembling venetian blinds for Levelor, and in medical device assembly at Lafayette Pharmaceutical in Lafayette, IN. Peggy's life was enriched by her hobbies and interests, particularly her love of golf. She and Lawrence shared many joyful days on the golf course, often playing 18 holes and then deciding on another round just because they could. Her love for her family was undeniable, and she cherished every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Known for her humor, Peggy delighted in sharing silly jokes and was famous for offering "ice cream for breakfast" to her out-of-state grandsons. She was always ready for a game of Phase 10 or an exuberant session of "Nerf gun Uno." Peggy is also survived by her loving sisters, Donna Rogers and Cheryl Daniels. Her warmth, humor, and kindness touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. A private funeral ceremony will be held in Peggy's honor. The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to VITAS HealthCare Inpatient Hospice in Delray Beach for their compassionate care during Peggy's final weeks. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to be made in Peggy's name to a charity of choice, honoring her generous spirit and love for others. Peggy's memory will forever be cherished by all who knew and loved her.