Lillian “Peggy” Severns

Lillian “Peggy” Severns, 79, rural Mentone, died surrounded by family at 8:12 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at her residence in Mentone.

Peggy was born Sept. 1, 1943, in Goshen, to the late Dale and Mary Louise Shupert. After her mother’s death, she was raised by Clyde and Lillian Bowen. She married on Feb. 20, 1961, in Warsaw, to Ronald Edward Severns; he survives.

She worked on the family farm raising hogs, cattle and ducks for Maple Leaf Farms. She also worked for H&R Block and Horizon Transport for many years. Peggy also operated the Pork Producers Stand at the fair for many years.

She is survived by her husband Ron Severns, Mentone; children Debbie Martin, Peru, Chris (Brett) Yates, Mentone and Bryan (Carol) Severns, Mentone; grandchildren, Cory Mauck, Sara (Cody) Mann, Brandy (Brent) Baney, Ashley Bussard, Dustin (Storm) Severns, Devin (Andrea) Severns and Shawnee Kintzel; 19 great-grandchildren; and several half-siblings survive.

Peg was preceded in death by her parents; great-grandson Emmitt Severns; and several siblings.

The funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at King Memorial Home, 101 N. Tucker St., Mentone, with Pastor Don Williams officiating.

The interment will take place following the service in the Palestine Cemetery, Palestine.

Visitation hours will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at King Memorial Home, Mentone.

Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.