PEGGY ROBSON

Robson, Peggy J. Menasha Peggy J. Robson, age 87, passed away unexpectedly on October 12, 2010 at her home. She was born on August 25, 1923 in Flushing, NY, daughter of the late Harry C. and Charlotte Monroe. On August 11, 1945 she married John Robson in New York City, and the union was blessed with three daughters and 47 wonderful years before he preceded her in death in February of 1993. In August of 2008 she was remarried to Ray Boneske for a short while until he preceded her in death in September of 2008. She was a devoted mother and homemaker, a former Executive Director for the American Red Cross, and a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church. She was an excellent cook, enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and shopping; as well as being an avid reader. Peggy was a very classy lady who dressed sharply and loved jewelry. She will be sadly missed by her daughters: Joanne (Jack Litjens) Robson, Omro, Jacqueline Moore, Madison, Janey (Cody) Brooks, Oshkosh; her grandchildren: Liza Gabrielse, Samantha Moore, Emily, Charlotte, and Laura Litjens, Katie Verkler, Ashley and Taylor Robson, Forrest and Logan Brooks; great-grandchildren: Lily, Alex, and Aiden Gabrielse, Cierra Schrandt, Ella and Sophia Verkler; her brother, Harry Kip Monroe, Jupiter, FL; and her niece, Katie Schmidt. In addition to her parents and her two husbands, she was preceded in death by her sister, Betty, and her brothers, Bill, John, and Merwin. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Timothy Lutheran Church with Rev. David Skarsten officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of service. Memorials in Peggys name are appreciated to either the American Red Cross or to the Humane Society. She was loved by all those whose lives she touched and will be missed dearly.