Peggy Marie Bartolotta

Peggy Marie Bartolotta (nee Loughran) of Naperville, born May 12, 1960 in Joliet, IL to Francis and Sadie Loughran, after a brief illness, passed away on May 11, 2024 with her loved ones by her side.

Peggy dedicated her life to those she loved. From the time she was little, she made an impression on people with her generosity and strength. She raised two daughters with pride and devotion. After working for many years as a dental assistant, she went back to school to complete her Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene. The only thing Peggy appreciated more than clean teeth was a clean home. She enjoyed tending to the numerous plants in their garden, taking long walks on the nature trail, hot yoga, hosting gatherings and entertaining friends and family. Peggy loved to cook and bake and could always deliver the favorite dish with ease. She had boundless energy from motherhood to grandmotherhood, and the kids were always the light of her life.

Peggy was preceded in death by her brother John Loughran in infancy.

She is survived by her loving parents Francis Loughran Jr. and Sadie Loughran (nee Malnar), her devoted husband Paul Bartolotta, her children Lauren (Adam) Skiba (nee Viscum), Kristen Viscum, Abigail (Brian) Flynn, Andrew (Sydney) Bartolotta, and Matthew (Ann) Bartolotta. Also surviving are her siblings Francis (Allyson) Loughran III, Patrick Loughran, Michael (Michelle) Loughran, William Loughran, and Ann (James) Schrader. Peggy was blessed to have ten grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones also survive.

A celebration of Peggy’s life will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 with a visitation at Tezak’s Home to Celebrate Life, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Paul will be sharing some words of remembrance and offering the opportunity for sharing of memories at 7:00 p.m. Family and friends will also be invited to gather on Friday, May 17, 2024 at Tezak’s at 9:00 a.m. for a procession to St. Mary Nativity Church, Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. with interment at Resurrection Cemetery, 200 W. Romeo Rd. Romeoville, IL to follow immediately.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate any donations made in her name to either the American Brain Tumor Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.