Birth date: May 3, 1930 Death date: Mar 2, 2026
Margaret Josephine (Peg) Kaltenthaler (nee Downs) passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at her residence in University City, Missouri. Margaret was born on May 3, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Dr. Vernon S. Downs and Lilli Read Obituary
I was privileged to serve as Peg’s pastor for two years at Second Presbyterian Church. She was a faithful worshipper and participant, and devoted as a caregiver for her husband. Her daughter, Ellen, and son-in-law Nathan were constants in her life and they enjoyed lively conversations and commitment to all things green and beautiful. Peg was a bright, quiet pillar and a lovely person.
Margaret (Peg) was my mother’s first cousin. They enjoyed a strong friendship. Some things I will remember about Peg include her profound belief in equality, her honesty, her intellect, her strong faith, her joy in family, her sense of humor, her laugh!
Some things I will remember about Peg (first cousin to my mother Doris:)
Her belief in the equality of all, her honesty, her intellect, her sense of humor, her laugh, her strong faith, her interest in all things, her joy in family…Peg, you will continue you to be missed! - Chris
