Peggy Batson
Bethalto | Save
Peggy Jo Batson, 90, of Bethalto, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Jerseyville Manor.
She was born on August 23, 1936, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Luther E. and Flossie Mae (Hughes) Ingram.
Peggy worked at the Madison County Treasurer's Office for 30 years before retirement in 1998. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, St. Vincent DePaul Society, and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed camping with her grandchildren, attending Red Hat meetings, and volunteering at the Catholic Children's Home.
Survivors include her children, Linda Heinz of Bethalto, and Patrick J. (Jeannie) Batson of Belleville; a sister, Annabel Brunton of Indianapolis, IN; eight grandchildren, including Luke (Christy) Kistner, Brianna Batson, and Madeline Batson; two great-grandchildren, Hope Kistner and Levi Kistner; and many nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by sons, James Heinz and Joseph Batson; brothers, John Ingram, and Luther Ingram, Jr; and sisters, Levawn Rentsch and Evelyn Hamilton.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 4 pm to 7 pm at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto. Mass will be on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10 am, at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, with Father Tom Liebler as celebrant.
Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Memorials are suggested to St. Louis Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital, and/or St. Vincent DePaul Society.
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home
