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Margaret (Peggy) May Fritz 88, passed away on January 21, 2008. She was born June 10, 1919, in Independence, Kansas to Forest and Dollie (Davidson) Mallonee. Peggy spent most of her life in Hammond, IN, and Chicago, IL, but relocated to Albuquerque, NM, in 1992 to be near her daughter and family. In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Paul John Fritz, and her sisters, Leona Patton and Twyla Christian. Peggy was a wonderful mother and grandmother who loved and cherished her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Theresa (Terri) and Dr. Charles (Chuck) Pribyl of Albuquerque, NM; son Anthony (Tony) Fritz of Indian Mound, TN; grandchildren Margaret (Megan) and Ashley Pribyl of Albuquerque, NM; Paul Fritz and his wife Amy of Thornton, IL; Sara Fritz and her husband Rich East of Hammond,IN; great grandchildren Jay Fritz of Thornton, IL and Conor, Bella, and Anthony (Tony) East of Hammond, IN; and many dear friends, her most closest being Sally Moya, Verda Lucero, Punkin Hastie, Robin Meize-Grochowski, and Cynthia Weiss, all of Albuquerque,NM. Peggy was one of the first women factory workers when World War II began. She then joined the United States Marines and became one of the first women soldiers where she worked as an airplane mechanic during World War II. She was employed in a variety of positions after the war, most notably as a floor clerk in the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago. She did not slow down during retirement, serving as a "pink lady" volunteer in the hospital. She was in her 70s when she went to Puerto Rico with the Red Cross after Hurricane Hugo. "Mom and Grandma, we were blessed having you in our lives and we will miss you. We take comfort in knowing your suffering has ended and that you are resting in the arms of our dear Lord". The family would like to thank Peggy's nurses, doctors, and other health care providers for their kindness and care. They are especially grateful to the caregivers and staff at Grand Court Albuquerque, Dr. Edward Brown and his nurse Irene Reily, Presbyterian Hospice, and hospice nurse Barbara Burchard. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to Presbyterian Hospice, c/o Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 26666, Albuquerque, NM 87125, attn. ZIZIFritz Hopsice. Private burial will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice, Illinois.
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