Margaret J (Peggy) (Peg) McGrath Wehner

1949 - 2021  (72 years)

• Name	Margaret J (Peggy) (Peg) McGrath Wehner
  Nickname	Peg, Peggy
  Born	15 Nov 1949	Onaga, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	23 Nov 2021	St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Buried	29 Dec 2021	St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Lillis, Marshall County, Kansas
  Person ID	I9234	Rossville
  Last Modified	21 Jun 2022

  
  

  Father	Joseph A McGrath,   b. 2 Oct 1912,   d. 29 Jun 1984  (Age 71 years)
  Mother	Eldora M Kenworthy McGrath,   b. 19 Jun 1918, Vermillion, Marshall County, Kansas ,   d. 3 May 2010, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas  (Age 91 years)
  Married	11 Jan 1937
  Family ID	F4922	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	John L Wehner
  Married	22 Jul 1967	Emmett, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Children	+ 1. John Patrick Wehner   2. Cindy Wehner Schmersey   3. Catlin (Kate) Wehner Miller   4. Jodi Wehner
  Documents » Slide Show		Marriage- McGrath, Peggy-Wehner, John 2 McGrath-Wehner Holy Cross Catholic Church, Emmett, was the setting for the wedding of Peggy McGrath to John L. Wehner. The vows were read at 10 a.m. July 22 by the Rev. John Croughwell. Greg DeVader and Jerry McGrath, brother of the bride, were servers. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. McGrath, Emmett. Mr. Wehner is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Wehner, Rossville. The bride wore a floor-length Empire gown of silk organza over peau de soie trimmed with re-embroidered Chantilly lace motifs and bands of venise lace, The chapel train, was fastened at the waist with two small bows. Her fingertip-length veil was caught to a forward cluster of organza petals edged with seed pearls and crystals. She carried a cascade of red roses. Mrs. James McGrath, Topeka, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Patty McGrath, sister of the bride, and Delores Boling. Rhonda Liening, Topeka, was flower girl, and Jay McGrath, Topeka, was ring bearer. Bob Wehner, Rossville, was his brother’s best man and groomsmen were the bride’s brother, Jim McGrath, Topeka, and Tom Meyer St. Marys. Ushers were Carl Farley, Rossville, and Terry Ungenheuer, Maple Hill. A reception in the church hall followed the ceremony. After a short wedding trip the couple is at home at 431 Pearl, Rossville. The bride is a graduate of St. Marys High School. Mr. Wehner, a graduate of Rossville High School; attended Kansas State College of Pittsburg. He is employed as manager of Wehner’s IGA and Western Auto in Rossville.
  		Marriage- McGrath, Peggy-Wehner, John 1 Are married on May 27 at Sacred Heart Church
  		Anniversary- Wehner, John and Peg John and Peg Wehner John L. and Peg J. Wehner, St. Marys, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary at a reception and dance from 7 p.m. to midnight July 21 at the Citizen Pottawatomie Nation Community Building on E. US-24 Highway in Rossville. Hosts will be their children, John P. and Jaime Wehner, Rossville; Cindy and Mike Schmersey, Rossville; Kate and Zac Miller, McPherson; Jodi Wehner, Rossville; and grand¬daughters Jordan and Jenna Wehner, Rossville. The couple were married on Saturday, July 22,1967, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Emmett, Kan. They reside at 1105 N. 6th, St. Marys, KS, 66536. Friends and family are welcome. No gifts please, only your presence.
  		Marriage- McGrath, Peg-Wehner, John 3 Mrs. John L. Wehner
  Last Modified	21 Jun 2022 00:09:15
  Family ID	F1408	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Buried - 29 Dec 2021 - St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Lillis, Marshall County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents

  Obituary- Wehner, Margaret Margaret "Peg" Wehner St. Marys—Margaret J. “Peg” McGrath Wehner, 72, passed away with family by her side on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the St. Marys, Manor. Peg was born November 15, 1949, at Onaga, the daughter of Joseph A. and Eldora M. Kenworthy McGrath. She was raised in the Emmett community and attended Holy Cross Schools until her Senior year and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1967. Peg received an associate degree in Religious Studies from Benedictine College in Atchison. Peg began teaching preschool religion at Immaculate Conception in 1989, she then taught sixth grade. She trained under Wanda Forese and became the Director of Religious Education until her retirement in May of 2016. Peg was instrumental in the RCIA, and the Regional RCIA. She was the head of the Confirmation and was the Baptismal coordinator for St. Marys, Wamego, Rossville, Emmett, Delia, and Paxico. She was a graduate of the Menninger Bible Study Program and was the Virtus Coordinator/Safety Compliance person for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church since 1997. Peg taught a bible study program every year at Lent. Peg was a co-owner of Wehner’s Thriftway in Rossville and Silver Lake. Peg enjoyed old cars and attending Car Shows. Peg was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Francis Jodean McGrath, in 1947 and James A. McGrath in 2001. Peg and John L. Wehner were united in marriage on July 22, 1967, at Emmett. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her son, John P. Wehner, St. Marys (Diane Bawden, Fiancee, Emmett); three daughters, Cindy (Mike) Schmersey, Rossville, Catlin (Zac) Miller, McPherson, and Jodi Wehner, St. Marys; a brother, Jerry (Sandra) McGrath. Kerrville, TX; two sisters, Donna Patricia “Pat” Barry, Manhattan, and Penny McGrath, Rossville; two granddaughters, Jordan Wehner, Lees Summit, MO, and Jenna (Josh) Parnell, Rossville and four great-grandsons, Jordayne, Aspen, Riker, and Hunter. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Interment will be at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Lillis; A rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Piper Funeral Home. Peg will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until the rosary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Religious Education Program or the American Cancer Society and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536.