Peggy J. Haase Obituary (1943

FLANAGAN- Peggy J. Haase, 83, of Flanagan, passed away on March 31, 2026, at The Loft Memory Care in East Peoria. Cremation has been accorded and no formal services are planned. Memorials may be given to any animal charity of the donor’s choice. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home in Flanagan is in charge of arrangements. Peggy was born in Streator on March 17, 1943, a daughter to Roy Earl and Vivian Marie (Moore) Haase. She married Terry Clayton Vandegraft on June 28, 1962. They later divorced. She then married Allan Smith, and last married Dean Robinson. All preceded her in death. Surviving is her daughter, Debra Vandegraft, East Peoria; grandson, Jedediah King; brother, Roger (Lorie) Haase, Little Rock, AR; and her daughter-at-heart, Diane Winks. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister, Rita Hale. Peggy and Terry were the owners of Vanjo Farms Horse Ranch. Peggy managed Garber’s Sausage Factory for many years. She then worked in the Canteen at Caterpillar in Pontiac where she retired.. She was an avid Elvis fan. She loved the Green Bay Packers. She also loved NASCAR; especially the Earnhardts . She managed to visit all of the NASCAR racetracks in the United States which she was very proud of. She was compassionate, caring, a proud Democrat, and she will be missed.