Peggy Ann Worst, 66, of Huntley, died peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023, in Chicago.
Peggy was born on June 21, 1957, to parents James and Eileen (nee Barry) Meyer. She married Jeffrey Worst on May 12, 1984, after meeting at work.
Peggy worked as a substitute teacher, administrative assistant, and volunteer for the Huntley School District for over 25 years. She also introduced countless children to astronomy during her time as the administrator of Huntley’s Star-Lab Portable Planetarium.
She enjoyed crafts, exercise, boating, and reading. She especially enjoyed being with her family and grandkids, and spending time at the lake house.
Peggy was a loving, selfless, and caring friend, and her gracious and generous spirit will be missed by all who knew her.
Peggy is survived by her beloved husband of 39 years, Jeff Worst, her sons, Daniel (Kristen) Worst, and David Worst, her mother, Eileen Meyer, her grandchildren, Ella, Jon, and Olivia, her siblings, Jim (Diane) Meyer, Michael (Karen) Meyer, Patti Jo Hansen, Susan (Dave) Shallcross, Jeff’s mother, Barbara Worst, Jeff’s sisters, Jeanine (John) Manser, and Julie Adkins, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Meyer, and Jeff’s father, Donald Worst.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 4 p.m. to time of memorial service 6:45 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Inurnment will be private at Huntley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the National Scleroderma Foundation https://scleroderma.org/
For further information please contact the DeFiore Funeral Home 847-515-8772
Please leave a video condolence by entering your name and click the "Record" button below. You can always preview your video prior to submitting it. Please note that you may receive a prompt to grant DefioreFuneral access to your camera. This is only temporary and will be solely for the duration of recording your condolence message.
Jeff, David, Daniel and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Peggy’s smile and kindness will be missed. She was so much fun to work with and had such a great sense of humor. My heart goes out to you all during this very difficult time.
My Dearest Jeff and family, my heart breaks to hear that your sweet Peggy has passed away. From the little bit that I knew of her, she was a sweet and kind lady. I pray that the peace of God that surpasses all understanding is yours to claim today, tomorrow, and in the future. My deepest sympathies to you all, Dawn Barr
My Dearest Jeff and family, my heart breaks to hear that your sweet Peggy has passed away. From the little bit that I knew of her, she was a sweet and kind lady. I pray that the peace of God that surpasses all understanding is yours to claim today, tomorrow, and in the future. My deepest sympathies to you all, Dawn Barr
Thinking and praying for peace and comfort for the family.
With a heavy heart, I wish to give my sincere condolences to you and your family. Keeping you and Peggy in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Worst Family, I am so sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. She was a bright light for staff and students at our old north building as well as at Martin. She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her and greatly missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your wife. May the love of family and friends help comfort you in this time of grief.
Jeff, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you, Daniel, David and family.
Dear Worst Family, I am so sorry to hear of Peggy’s passing. She was a bright light for staff and students at our old north building as well as at Martin. She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her and greatly missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Peggy will always be one of my favorite people. I loved working with her. She was terrific. So sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Peggy. She was a wonderful assistant and a beautiful face to greet students and their families at Martin Elementary. She brightened so many gloomy days with her smile and personality. I am truly sorry for her loss!
Jeff I am so terribly sorry for your loss - my heart and prayers go out to you and your entire family.
I am so sorry to hear this news. There are no word to express this kind of loss. My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.
Praying that happy memories sustain you. So very sorry for your loss.
So sorry jeff⁸, David, and Daniel, God bless her soul, losing a mother is hard, wife as well, hang in there, time is on your side, God bless.