Peggy Ann Ries

Peggy Ann Ries, nee Schnellbecher, left this life to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. Peggy was born on May 20, 1949 in Red Bud IL, to her parents, the late Wilbert and Margaret, (Rick) Schnellbecher of Valmeyer Illinois.

Peggy is survived by her sons Zachary K. (Emily Neal) Frank of Peoria Illinois and Eric W. Frank of Waterloo Illinois. She also leaves behind her three sisters Sandra (Robert) Morris of Fairview Height Illinois, Betty (Roger) Siburt and Jean Schwarz of Columbia Illinois. She is also survived by an Uncle, Bill Rick and an Aunt, Betty Rick of Waterloo Illinois and many cousins, friends and her dear little puppy Mia.

Peggy will be remembered as a wonderful and devoted mother, a caring and dependable big sister, a talented and creative aunt, and a loving niece. She gave selflessly of her time, talents, and heart to those she loved and to her community. Her kindness, work ethic, and unwavering faith in God and dedication to family and friends will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
Evelyn's Hospice House, Donor's Choice, or Family needs

Memorial Mass:
10 AM Friday January 2, 2026 at SS Peter and Paul Church in Waterloo, IL