Peggy Kempel age 61, passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital on Tuesday August 9, 2022. She was born on June 29, 1961 to Randall and Helen (Walter) Willhite. She married Karl Kempel on June 14, 1986 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pearl City, IL. She had various jobs throughout her life including Noller's, Econo Foods, Blackhawk Credit Union and Walmart. She was a sweet person that enjoyed talking to family and friends. She enjoyed her trips to Georgia to Tybee Island and St. Cathryns. She liked Sunday drives, shopping at malls and online. Cat Brownie was her best friend and enjoyed spending time with her while she relaxed and read.  She loved and adored her grandchildren will all her heart and loved making memories with them.

She is survived by her husband Karl Kempel of Pearl City, IL, step-children; Karla (Luke) Broshous of Stockton, Kristopher (Angie) Kempel of Thomasville, GA, step-grandchildren; Taylor, Lily, Warren and Gracie. Parents, 2 sisters; Bonnie (Kerry) Warner of Rockford, IL and Randi (Adrian Niedermeier) Cary of Rock City, IL. Nieces and nephews; Shawn (Kaet) Cary of Dubuque, IA, Amy (Koltyn) Reese of Scales Mound, IL and Nick Holeton of Lebanon, IL.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents; Hazel and Bain Willhite and mother and father in-law; Warren and Helen Kempel.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Kent, IL.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 till time of service at the church.

Officiating is Gary Groezinger.

Burial will be at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Kent, IL.

A memorial has been established in her name.