TOLEDO-Peggy Ann Lynch, 64 of Mesa, AZ passed away March 3, 2011 in Mesa. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at 10:30 AM at Christ United Methodist Church Otterbein Center, located at 201 East High Street in Toledo, with Pastor Brian Oliver officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Visitation will be held from 9:30 – 10:30 AM on Saturday at the church. Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo is handling the arrangements.
She was born August 27, 1946 in Toledo, Iowa. Peggy worked for Scottsdale United Methodist Church Daycare where she was a lead teacher. Over the years she had cared for Infants, Toddlers, and 3-5 year olds. Even though trying at times she dearly loved her work. Peggy was a graduate of South Tama County (Iowa) High School, college course work in computer application and course work in Early Childhood Development. She also had training in CPR, and many seminars on Child Care. She had recently traveled to Washington, DC for training in Early Childhood Development.
Peggy is survived by her loving husband Michael M. Lynch, her three daughters: Jennifer Lynch of Peoria, Amy Lynch and Lisa Lynch both of Mesa; her six grandchildren: Taryn Lynch, Traer Ewalt, Caitlyn Wheeler, Matthew Bryant, Allyson Lynch and Jillian Lynch; her sister: Polly Bouska of Lawrence, Kansas, and a brother: Timothy Prusha and her step-mother: Betty Prusha and several other family members.
She is preceded in death by her parents Leonard & Virginia (Grandstaff) Prusha.
She will be deeply missed by the countless children she loved, that passed through her classroom, over her 19 years of childcare service.