Peggy J. Monti

Peggy Jo-Ann Monti, age 82, of Gleason, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, January 12, 2025. She was born on October 29, 1942, to the late Theodore “Ted” Anthony and Irene (Myska) Leder in Gleason. Peggy graduated from high school and was united in marriage to Jerome Monti on June 23, 1963, in Bloomville at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church.

Peggy enjoyed being a homemaker and raise her children. She had a love for her Lord and Savior Jesus, and she loved singing in the choir and helping with the food, baskets and carnivals. She was caring and embedded in this community. Peggy prayed for those who had a need or just because she was led to be a prayer warrior. She was involved in prayer meetings and traveled on charismatic renewal retreats. Peggy had a deep love for her family and was a caring person. She raised her children to be strong and independent with a foundation and belief in God. Peggy looked forward to having dinner with her sisters,and praying for her brothers. She enjoyed baking and made pies and desserts for nephews, nieces and church functions. Peggy also liked to be able to teach what she had learned. She loved being out planting in her garden and watching the cardinals, as she felt peace and closeness with God there, and her gardens flourished with her prayers. For 82 years, she was loved and gave back that love with her time, prayers and talents – THANK YOU, MOM, WE LOVE YOU!

Peggy is survived by her husband: Jerome “Jerry” Monti of Gleason, daughters: Delores (Jim) Haizel of Withee, Angela (Randy Gilray) Monti of Wausau and Rena (Gary) Reissmann of Gleason, son: Tony (Colleen) Monti of Omaha, NE, her beloved grandchildren: Ashley (Thomas) Austin, Chris Frick, Bryant Frick (Miranda Monnot), Austin (Cassandra) Reissmann and Autumn Reissmann, great grandchildren: Michael Monnot, Ivory Frick, Harper Reissmann and Isaac Austin. She is further survived by her brothers: Ron Leder of Merrill, Ted (Nancy) Leder Jr. “Louie” of Gleason, Matt (Kim) Leder of Merrill and Tim Leder of Eugene, OR, sisters: Dolores O’Donnell of Port St. Lucie, FL, Josie (Mark) Ollhoff of Wausau, Kris (Perry) Block of Merrill and Jane Helm of Wausau, brother-in-law: Richard “Dick” (Judy) Monti of Mayville and sister-in-law: Susie, along with numerous nieces, nephews, good friends, and last, but not least, her fur-baby “Poofie”. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother: Mike Leder, sister-in-law: Gloria Leder and brother-in-law: John O’Donnell.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Peggy will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Bloomville. Father Maria Vallabhaneni will officiate. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass, also at the church. Burial at the St. John Cemetery will immediately follow Mass.

Taylor-Stine-Waid Funeral & Cremation of Merrill is assisting the family. Online condolences are encouraged and may be made at www.taylorstinewaid.com.