Margaret “Peg” Stebbins, of Wooster and formerly of Lansing, MI, died at Brookdale Senior Living in Wooster on Friday, August 1, 2025 after a long illness.
She was born in Minneapolis, MN to Oscar W. and Lilian D. Jungberg on July 25, 1931. Upon graduating from the University of Minnesota, she moved to Lansing, Michigan, where she raised her family with her husband Robert B. Stebbins. They were married for 56 years.
In 2014, Peg moved to Shreve, Ohio to reside with her daughter and son-in-law, Betsy and John W. Anderson. She is also survived by daughter Kati (Robert Holland) of Silver Spring, MD, and son Chris Stebbins (Lisa) of Indianapolis, IN; 7 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. She was a member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Wayne County.
Peg is remembered as a devoted parent, community volunteer, skilled seamstress and needle crafter, and a passionate, lifelong learner. While living in Michigan, she was lead designer for a women-owned company that created custom sportswear, as an active member of Central United Methodist Church, volunteered with the Open Door Ministry, was a long-time book club participant, and creator of liturgical banners. Peg was a member of the Lansing Skating Club and Silver Blades until she was into her 70s. After a professional career with the Girl Scouts of America, she taught her children her love of outdoors recreation and conservation. Over the years, Peg shared her faith through service to refugees and the homeless, and tutored school children for many years. When she moved to Wayne County, she demonstrated wool textile arts at educational events in connection with the Anderson family’s sheep operation.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Wooster in the fall, date to be announced. Cards of condolence to the family may mailed in care of Betsy Anderson, 10131 Munson Rd, Shreve, OH 44676. No flowers, please.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
The family urges gifts to Ohio Hospice, LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691 or at www.ohioshospice.org.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
She will be missed. Sorry for your loss.
I’m deeply sorry for your loss she was a angel and I loved taking care of her
Betsy, thinking of you and your family.
Betsy,
So sad to hear of your mom passing. She was always so kind and I have many fond memories of her during our “formative” years. She was a sewing wizard and solved a particularly difficult issue with the button holes on my wedding dress. A great lady.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to say goodbye to someone who’s been such a constant presence in your life. No matter the age, losing a parent is never easy.
Please know that I’m thinking of you and here for you in any way you need.
Take all the time you need, and be gentle with yourself.
So sorry to hear of Peg’s passing. I knew her from the beach at Menonaqua. She was always so nice and friendly to everyone, and easy to talk with. Sending love to all of her family.
A Wonderful Woman and wonderful care by her family!
I was so glad to get to know Peg when I was researching Menonaqua for our book. She was so generous in sharing the family’s amazing scrapbook and it was great fun to hear her stories. I’ve missed seeing her “up north”. Condolences to the family. Such a nice person.
Talking w Your mom was one of the highlights of Menonaqua. She was warm and wry at the same time. Always thinking ahead about others and the environment. Will miss her. Very sorry as you have much to miss
Peg was always such a joy to see. Her smile was warm and genuine. She will be missed at Menonaqua. Condolences to the entire family.
I never met Peg but I certainly wished I did. She was quite a remarkable lady from reading her obituary. Condolences to the entire Stebbins family. Menonaqua has lost a gracious summer friend.
I knew your mother from Menonaqua and I’m so sad to hear of her passing. She was kind and such a dynamic presence! My heart goes out to with this loss!