Arlene E. Schaal

Arlene E. (Jackson) Schaal

"Peggy"

Age 95 of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at St. James Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born August 30, 1921, in Symerton, Arlene Ellen was a daughter of the late William and Una (Hoffman) Jackson.  She was raised in Symerton and educated in Wilmington where she would graduate with the class of 1939. After graduation Peggy would marry her beloved husband Leslie Schaal in June of 1942.  She was a devoted mother and wife, but was also very active in many aspects of the Wilmington community. Peggy was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, The Old Neighbors Group and The Florence Community Club. She also acted as secretary and treasurer for the Women's Circle, was an election judge for numerous years, leader of the Wilmington Little Women 4H Club for over 20 years and was a charter member of VFW Auxiliary #5422 of Wilmington.

In her free time Peggy was an avid crocheter and crafter who also loved playing cards and doing puzzles.  She enjoyed photography along with vacationing to Florida to escape the cold or Minnesota to go fishing.  Peggy rooted for the Cubs and enjoyed Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and Dancing with the Stars.  Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her youngest nieces and nephews.

Survivors include her daughter, Carol Schaal of Oak Lawn; special nieces: Janice (John) Hopwood of Wilmington and Eileen Jackson of Naperville; special nephew: Gary (Rosemary) Burmaster of Diamond and numerous other nieces and nephews.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Leslie Schaal; sister: Frances (Kirk) Burmaster; brothers: LaVerne (Clara) Jackson, Edward Jackson and Raymond Jackson.

Visitation and video tribute will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2017 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington. Pastor Winn Alley from First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington will officiate, and burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Wilmington.

Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers will be: William Burmaster, John Hopwood, Gary Burmaster, James Krull, Tyler Jones, Kyler Krull and Logan Burmaster.

In lieu of flowers preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Peggy's memory to First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington or to VITAS Healthcare: https://www.vitas.com/il/chicago-hospice/about-us/how-to-donate

Family and friends may sign the online guest book, upload photographs or share Peggy's memorial page on social media, by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815-476-2181).