Margaret E. "Peggy" Ickes, 67 of Ft. Madison, IA, formerly of Montrose, IA died Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at The Madison in Ft. Madison, IA.

She was born September 13, 1955 in Hammond, IN the daughter of Harold Lee and Norma Jean Wickham Ickes. Peggy graduated from Central Lee High School. She then furthered her education at Southeastern Community College and Mid State College in Carthage, IL.

Peggy had been employed at Ft. Madison Community Hospital as a secretary.

She was a member of the Montrose Church of the Nazarene in Montrose, IA.

Peggy enjoyed playing Bingo and was a pool shark who always played to win. She was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan.

She is survived by two sons, Timothy "T.J." Burgess (Mandy Saunders) of Keokuk and Jason Pihl of GA, ten grandchildren, Austin Burgess, Cheyenne Burgess, Tyce Scott, Karter Soper, Joseph Reeves, Derek Adam Black, Alexis Latch, Allison Pommrehn, Jasmine Saunders and Madison Couchman and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Melanie Savoie of Ft. Madison, IA, one brother, Timothy Ickes (Marilyn) of CA and two nieces and two nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Erin Heffron.

A memorial service was held at 12 noon on February 3, 2023 at the Montrose Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Preston Smith officiating.

Visitation was held prior to the service from 11 a.m.-12 noon at the church with family meeting with friends at that time.

Memorials may be made to the family.