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Margaret J (Peggy) (Peg) McGrath Wehner

Female 1949 - 2021  (72 years)


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  • Name Margaret J (Peggy) (Peg) McGrath Wehner 
    Nickname Peg, Peggy 
    Born 15 Nov 1949  Onaga, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 23 Nov 2021  St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 29 Dec 2021  St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Lillis, Marshall County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    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 Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 May 2010, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (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 Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
    +1. John Patrick Wehner
     2. Cindy Wehner Schmersey
     3. Catlin (Kate) Wehner Miller
     4. Jodi Wehner
    Documents
    Marriage- McGrath, Peggy-Wehner, John 2
    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
    Marriage- McGrath, Peggy-Wehner, John 1
    Are married on May 27 at Sacred Heart Church
    Anniversary- Wehner, John and Peg
    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
    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

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 29 Dec 2021 - St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Lillis, Marshall County, Kansas Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Obituary- Wehner, Margaret
    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.