Peggy I. Hemenway
October 11, 1947 – September 6, 2021
The family is planning a memorial to be held at a later time. Peggy lived with Schizophrenia for over 40 years and in lieu of flowers or gifts the family asks that you honor her memory by a memorial gift made to Memorial Fund for Peggy Irene Hemenway at the Department of Psychiatry at WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine. Checks may be sent to WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, 1000 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008.
Obituary
Peggy Irene Hemenway, age 73, of Kalamazoo passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. Peggy was born in Kalamazoo, to Fredrick and Ardith June (Felthoff) Rice, who preceded her in death. On August 28, 1971, she married Neal Hemenway who survives her. She went to Edison Elementary School, then on to South Jr. High, Central High School, and then Loy Norrix. She enjoyed sewing. Peggy loved ice skating, roller skating, fashion and she was a very sweet, soft spoken and beautiful young woman. She was a devout Christian. More than anything she loved being with her friends and her loving family, who include her husband; her daughters, Torrie and Robin; her siblings, Fredrick (Norma) Rice, Bradley (Valerie) Rice, Dennis (Mary Pratt) Rice, LaNita (Chris) Wolfe, Leslie (Mary) Rice; a brother in law, Richard Gross, a sister in law, Denise Rice; and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Gross and a brother, Gary Rice.
Peggy was a sweet sister-in-law and my good friend was always there for you. We did many things together in our younger years and the day she met Neal her eyes lit up with Love and Joy. When they married, she was happier than I had ever seen her. Then, the girls came and she was on cloud 9 till this disease took over. My dear friend you will be missed. I love you Sis. R.I.P. I will never forget you! God Bless Your Family!
Peggy was a nice person. She was my moms friend for a long time. I remember as a kid going to visit and play with the girls. I would like to send my condolences to her family.
I miss and love you very much momma. I’m so glad I moved in last November and got to spend your last months with you. You were always a gentle and kind person. Hardworking. Wouldn’t say a bad word about anyone and had such a great sense of humor. Daddy loves and misses you too.
Peggy was a beautiful person inside and out. She loved her family very much. We would get our children together almost daily to play together so we could watch them and still have time for coffee and discuss many topics. Her thoughts were pure and god given. I was fortunate to have her in my life . She will now Rest In Peace and leave us many fond memories. Love ya sis !!
Mom, Lot’s of people send their love and condolences – even people you don’t know. You are in my heart and mind. I love you. A friend brought up a memory of a danceathon we had when I was young and Robin showed me a recent video of you dancing it out to one of your favorite tunes. I guess we got our dancing bug from you.