Obituaries

Peggy M. Hardtke Peggy M. Hardtke, age 60 of Lone Rock, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, after a short but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  She was born on January 6, 1961, to Raymond and Darlene (Richardson) White of Arena.  She graduated from River Valley High School in 1979.  Peggy met her husband Hans Hardtke while waitressing.  They married on March 22, 1991, and raised two wonderful boys, Jeromy and Derek, while residing in Lone Rock.  Peggy worked for Springs Window Fashion for 36 years starting out in the factory and moved on to the credit department where she met many great friends.  She enjoyed shopping, motorcycle rides with Hans and their friends, getting together with her high school friends once a year and cooking for her sons.  Peggy was caring, kind, loving, selfless, and strong with a good sense of humor.  She is survived by her husband of almost 30 years, Hans Hardtke of Lone Rock; her sons, Jeromy and Derek Hardtke, both of Lone Rock; her parents, Raymond and Darlene White of Arena; three siblings, Allan (Vicki) White of Plain, Barbara (John) Weier of Ridgeway, Larry (Melissa) White of Cobb; her mother-in-law, Helga Hardtke of Sauk City; two brothers-in-law, Norbert (Chris) Hardtke of Sauk City, Mike (Renee) Hardtke of Texas; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Erwin Hardtke. A private family graveside service was held at the Hyde Cemetery.  Online condolences available at www.staffordfuneralhomes.com. The Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.