Margaret "Peggy" J. Orth
87, Indianapolis, entered into eternal life on Dec. 16, 2016. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was adored by all, including nieces, nephews and Renee' Hilliard, her incredible caregiver. Peggy was Renee's "Ladybug". Peggy put herself through school and graduated from Butler University Magnum Cum Laude. She got her Master's Degree at Purdue University while raising two children. She was an English teacher and guidance counselor at Pike High School for over 25 years, retiring in 1989. Peggy was a member of the German American Club of Indianapolis (die Fledermauschen Tanzgruppe), where she danced for 25 years with the German Folk Dance Club including performances at the Indianapolis Colts game, Indianapolis 500 Parade, and many festivals. Though her hobbies included dancing and traveling, her greatest love was for her family. Peggy was giving of herself doing for others. She was a member of St. Malachy Catholic Church for forty years and later joined St. Monica Catholic Church. She made meals for funerals and took communion to the nursing home. Peggy went to Eucharistic Adoration at 6am on Wednesday mornings at the Devine Mercy Chapel at St. Michaels for over 20 years. Her motto was "Jesus, I trust in you." Mom, here's to you from all of us, "A bushel and a peck, and a hug around the neck." We love you and are going to miss you. You are an example for all of us on how to live, love, give and die. This is not goodbye. It is until we meet again. Peggy was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years William "Bill" Orth. Survivors include children Victoria (Joe) Regan, Robert Dunn, William (Mary) Orth, Robert Orth, Barbara (Steve) Huffman, 9 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-7:30pm Tues. Dec. 20 at Matthews Mortuary, Brownsburg, with funeral services 10am Wed. Dec. 21 at St. Malachy Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Malachy Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to Red Cloud Indian School, 100 Mission Dr., Pine Ridge, SD 57770 or St. Malachy Church.