Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Saturday March 9, 2024.
Beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Virginia Poniewaz; dear sister of Christine and the late Stanley, Jr. (Ellen) Poniewaz; dear aunt of Michael, Steven and Drew Poniewaz, Kat Poniewaz Armstrong, Carey Poniewaz and Paul Poniewaz; dear great aunt, cousin and friend.
Peggy was a long time educator for the Archdiocese of St. Louis, teaching at Holy Innocents and St. Norbert grade schools and a volunteer with Special Olympics.
Services; Memorial mass at St. Cronan Catholic Church (1202 South Boyle Ave. 63110), Tuesday, March 19, at 10:00 am.
A service of KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL
We only just re-connected at St Gabe’s get-togethers yet I remember your gentle, quiet presence in grade school. Rest in peace, Peggy.
She was a wonderful person. She taught my chidren at Holy Innocents.
So sorry to hear about Peggy. she taught our sons Chris &. Cory at Holy Innocents. always had a smile on her face and willing to help you with anything.!! We will keep her and her family in our thoughts and prayers
Love John, Terri Nava and family
So sad to hear the news. Peggy was always positive & willing to participate in planning events. She will be missed. She was just recently on my mind too….Mary W Dobbins
Peggy was a real sweetheart and a wonderful teacher. She taught our sons at St. Norbert, and treated each of them as individuals. We loved hearing about her travel adventures! Our thoughts and prayers are with Peggy and her family.
The Yeargain Family
So sorry, for your loss. She taught my brother and me. Awesome teacher.
Peggy was a beloved member of our St. Gabriel class. Her spirit of joy and giving will be remembered by all of us. Condolences to Peggy’s Family.
The “ Gabriel Girls” & boys have been so blessed in recent years to enjoy many reunions and school picnics with the Class of 1962. It was so great to see Peggy again on these occasions. She reminded me that we were in the First Communion procession together with a vintage photo of the two of us in our veils, dresses and white gloves.
We had lunches, dinners and laughs and so much fun reminiscing about our years together at St Gabriel’s Parish School. Peggy’s bicycle adventure through Ireland with her touring group was one of many stories she described to us.
Peggy was without a doubt devoted to family, her teaching career, her faith and friends. Peggy has always been a very special person in so many ways. I am so sad about her passing but good to know she will be reunited with all the people she loves.
Sorry to here of her passing. I had her in 2nd grade at Holy Innocents School. She was always one of the best. Prayers for the family.
I had the pleasure of cutting Peggy’s hair for over 30 years. She was a sweet person and she will be missed. She always came in the salon with a big smile on her face. So sorry for your loss.
Pegatha, a joyous reunion with your parents and other deceased family members is being celebrated; but you leave a hole in the hearts of those left here. I know your smile is lighting heaven. Hope there is a bicycle there! Miss you dear friend!
So sad. I remember best, being with Peggy being on a European ride organized by Don Humphrey from The Touring Cyclist bike shop. It was a wonderful experience and Peggy made it delightful with her optimism and passion for biking, She will always have a place our heart.
Peggy,
It was so good reconnecting with you here at Cedarhurst, after so many shared experiences at St. Cronan. You left too soon, and I miss you.
Say hello to Jim Krings for me.
Til the next time, dear friend.
my thoughts and prayers are for Peggy and her family. I will miss seeing her at the Saint Gabriel’s reunions. She was a special person, loving, giving, and caring. She loved living life. Her spirit will always be with us
The Class of 1962 reunion committee will miss Peggy! Those meetings were not always about reunions, but to touch base on how everyone was doing. It was eat, drink and be merry, and maybe a little business. Peggy we will miss your many contributions.
I have a memory of Peggy…. She was returning from one of her bicycle trips in Europe and we met in the airport overseas. She really enjoyed her cycling! She enjoyed life and adventure.
I saw Peggy in late January. I enjoyed the time we shared. Life is short – enjoy it.
Chris and family, my sympathy on the loss of your sister and aunt. She will be missed.
Barb Hummel
Many trips with Peggy in Europe and New Zealand on our bikes. So sad to hear of her passing. Prayers are with you.
Joe and Marian Voss
Peggy could light up a room with her smile. I was blessed to have gone to St Gabe’s and DuBourg with Peggy. Peggy was always a part of the committee planning our grade school reunions. She enjoyed reconnecting with former classmates. I loved hearing about her biking adventures and also talking to her about her love of Ireland. She will be missed. Rest In Peace, dear friend.
Maureen O’Brien Thielemier
She taught my kids at holy Innocents.I remember one time i was on a bike ride and she caught up with me cause i left my wallet on the table at a restaurant.Sorry to hear of her passing. Aurelio Corso
She had my kids in school. I also rode bicycles on some of the rides she was on. One time she spotted my wallet left behind in a restaurant on one of the rides and tracked me down to return it.