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Peggy Ann Burns

September 22nd, 1949 September 27th, 2025
Downers Grove, IL
Peggy Ann Burns

Obituary

Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Peggy Ann Burns, aged 76. Peggy was known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit. She touched the lives of many with her radiant personality, big smile, and compassionate heart.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She dedicated her life to her family and was always there to offer support and love. She cherished and maintained close and strong connections with her many friends.

She was an excellent teacher who helped and inspired countless students throughout her career. Her commitment to education and her students' success left a lasting legacy in the hearts of many.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her legacy of love and kindness will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to have known her.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 50 years, Robert; her two sons Bryan (Jacqueline) and David; adoring granddaughter Madeline; and her sister Nancy (Ron). She was predeceased by her parents Keith and Marjorie Borgel and her brother Peter Borgel.

Donations 

In leiu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Lung Association at www.lung.org.

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October 2, 2025
Peggy threw the best wedding shower party I have ever been to in my entire life. I’ve been lucky to have been at a lot of parties with her over the years—the initial engagement between Bryan & Jaki, the wedding shower, the baby shower, so many of Maddie’s birthday parties, the list goes on. But the reason that the wedding shower will always be at the number one spot is because of her joy on that day for her son and future daughter-in-law and because of the game she had them play.

Before the day of the party, Peggy had made a video of Bryan answering questions that Jaki was eventually going to also answer at the wedding shower to see if the answers matched. They were the questions you’d expect, like “Where’d you two go on your first date?” and “Who’s the better driver?” but my favorite parts were the ones that weren’t even supposed to be part of the video—like Bryan exasperatedly saying, “Mom!” or Peggy cajoling him into answering just one more question. They were so sweet together. She loved her son so much, and he loved her, and that’s what we all were lucky to witness that day.

Her love lives on in everyone she’s met. We all get to carry that with us forever.
Nik Gallicchio

Service


Join us as we celebrate the life of Peggy Burns. We'll gather to share stories, honor her memory, and find comfort in one another.

A luncheon will be held immediately after the ceremony. Please help us with our planning by RSVPing no later than October 12th.

To pay tribute to her spirit, the family will be wearing blue, her favorite color. We invite you to wear it as well, if you wish.
Celebration of Life Luncheon 
Location
Arrowhead Golf Club
26W151 Butterfield Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
Date/time
October 26, 2025
12:00 to 2:30 PM
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