Obituaries

Peggy Ann “Behling” Hughes, age 68, of Eau Claire, WI passed away Saturday, December 1, 2024, at Luther Hospital.

She was born September 6,1956, to Lloyd and Vi Behling in Menomonie, WI. She married John Hughes on April 1,1978, and they were blessed with two wonderful daughters, Nora and Kathryn.

Peggy was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved sewing, baking, playing the piano, ringing bells at Good Shepard, and helping others in any way she could. She worked for many years at Family Medicine Clinic in Eau Claire and is remembered for her kindness and generous spirit. She gave so much of herself to others and loved all of her family and friends.

Peggy is survived by her husband, John Hughes; children, Nora (Joe) Czerniecki and Kathryn (Jesse) Simm; grandchildren, Fiona and Elaina Czerniecki; siblings, Gary (Teri) Behling, Dan (Julie) Behling, Tom (Mary) Behling, and Amy (Chris) Belvo; nieces and nephews, Arlene (Dan) Johnson, Angie Behling, Samantha Behling, Patrick (Ashley) Behling, Caitlyn Behling, Emily Behling, Nathan Belvo, and Molly Belvo; and other family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at St. Olaf Catholic Church in Eau Claire. Visitation will be at 11:00 with the service starting at 12:00 on December 14, 2024.

The family would like to thank the staff of Care Partners for their care, her friends and family that came to visit, and the nurses and doctors at Luther Hospital.