Margaret A. “Peggy” Goekler, 78, of Marshall, IL passed away 6:10 AM Thursday, August 20, 2020 in Marshall Nursing and Rehabilitation at Marshall. Peggy was born Dec. 1, 1941 at Marshall, IL, the daughter of Forrest and Edna Beltz Fitzjarrald. On June 21, 1959 at Marshall, IL, she married Allen Goekler and he survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Kimberly Pearman and her husband Michael of Marshall, IL; two grandchildren, Ashlee Pearman and Zachary Pearman; two sisters, Phyllis Galeener and Carol Cruse both of Marshall, IL; a brother-in-law, Lewis Goekler and his wife, Orpha of Marshall, IL; a sister-in-law, Elaine Gruber of Lake Villa, IL and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Timothy. A 1959 graduate of Marshall High School she will always be remembered for her beautiful smile whenever she entered a room and also always helping others in need. She loved to bake for family and friends and was a member of the Kappa Sigma Tau Sorority. Private graveside services will be 3:15 PM Saturday, August 29th at Marshall Cemetery. Public visitation prior the service will be 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday at Pearce Funeral Home. Rather than memorial contributions in her memory, please send flowers to your own loved ones in memory of Peggy. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.