Peggy Ann Van Gorkom

Peggy Ann Van Gorkom, 79, of Cassville, passed away Sunday, Sept.13, at her home.
She was born Jan. 8, 1947 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the daughter of James and Annie (May) Andrews. On Dec. 9, 1966 in Fort Dodge she was united in marriage to Roger Van Gorkom, who preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 2005. Also preceding her in death were her parents; son, David Van Gorkom and an infant sister, Caren Andrews.
Surviving are her son, Rodney Van Gorkom and wife Rebecca of Seneca; daughters, Rhonda Thomas and husband Jerry of Purdy, and Robyn Nance and husband Carl of Cassville; brother, Jimmy Andrews and wife Marla of Des Moines, Iowa; several grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
She grew up in Evanston, Iowa, and attended school and graduated from Fort Dodge High School. She and Roger moved to Cassville in 1983, coming from Monroe, Iowa. Together, they owned and operated Country Processing in Cassville for 22 years, and after Roger passed away she continued running it for three more years. She then worked in the deli at Walmart in Cassville and Monett for more than 10 years before joining the deli team at Ramey’s in Cassville and Monett, where she worked for a few more years before retiring. She was a member of Mill Street Church of Christ. 
Service was held at on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Mill Street Church of Christ in Cassville, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Garret Akin and Stan Kelley conducted the services. Burial was held at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter.
The family received friends on Friday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.
Contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s Home in memory of her.