Peggy was born in St. Joseph, Missouri. She was the daughter of Leroy and Fannie Lee (Mills) Van Loon. She graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence, Missouri. Peggy attended Park College and then transferred to UMKC.
She worked as a Medical Assistant at a dermatology office at Carondelet Office Complex. After she retired, she volunteered at St. Joseph Medical Center. She also loved to travel with her family. She was always a cat lover and was devoted to her cat Princess. She had been a member of Nativity Parish in Leawood Kansas. Peggy was an avid reader and loved to play Bridge. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, James Stewart, her sister, Barbara Pycior, and her son, Jeff Elliott.
Peggy is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Zielinski and husband, Ray, grandchildren, Father Carter Zielinski and Kylee Zielinski.
A rosary service for Peggy will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 9:15 am at Church of the Nativity, 3800 W. 119th Street, Leawood, KS 66209. A visitation will follow from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will start at 10:30 am. A catered reception will follow the services in the Parish Hall. Burial will be at Moriah Cemetery South, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, MO 64131.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to Catholic Charities of Kansas, 9720 W. 87th St., Overland Park, KS 66212 or https//catholiccharities.org/donate/.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mtmoriah.net for the Stewart family.
