Peggy Wright Obituary

The family of Peggy Wright of Elgin, Illinois announces her passing on August 1, 2026. Peggy, born on February 5, 1941, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leonard Schmidt and Athanasia Schmidt; her former husband Kenneth E Wright (Gene); her in-laws, Basil and Grace Wright; her siblings, Nona Griffith, Joann Gillum, Steve, Jim and David Schmidt; and her stepson Leonard Fellbaum.

She is survived by: her spouse Gene Wright; her children, Dena Marquardt (Curtis) and Ken Wright Jr. (Julie Stevens); her stepdaughter Kelly Fellbaum; her grandchildren, Brittney Hulata (Dan), Jessica Morici, Aaron Wright (Brittany), Melissa Marquardt, Joshua Wright, Curtis Marquardt Jr. (Dana) and Chrissy Marquardt; her great grandchildren, Cory Hall, Coen Godenschwager, Peyton Godenschwager, Cade Hall, Lily Marquardt, Alex Marquardt, Kylee Wright, Bentley Marquardt, Abel Wright and Avery Wright; her great great grandchild Tobias Hall; and her sisters-in-law, Lisa, Cindi and Cindy Schmidt. She is also survived by 4 step grandchildren, 6 step great grandchildren, 1 step great-great-grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Anderson Humane in South Elgin, where she adopted her cat Misty from.