Peggy L. Fisher, 59, of Michigan City, IN, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at St. Anthony Memorial Hospital, Michigan City, following a lengthy illness with her family at her side.

   She was born Sept. 26, 1950, in Valparaiso, IN, the daughter of Richard and Betty M. (Cites) Stephani.

   Peggy was a homemaker, and was a member of Tracy Lutheran Church. She was an avid unicorn collector and enjoyed crossword puzzles and crocheting. Peggy will be remembered as a loving mother and caring sister and will be kept in the hearts of all she knew and loved.

   Surviving are her children, William “Bill” Fisher and Kayla R. Fisher, both of Michigan City; mother Betty M. Stephani of LaPorte; sisters Norma S. Miller of Michigan City and JoAnn (Wallace) Wisnieski of LaPorte; nieces Debra L. (Jack) Bennett of Simpsonville, SC, Gail L. (Kevin) Rumbaugh of Bolingbrook, IL, and Heather S. Wisnieski of Indianapolis; great-nieces Ava and Nina Bennett of Simpsonville, SC; sister-in-law Lolita R. (John) Stephani of Simpsonville, SC; and good friend Jim Mueller.

   Peggy was preceded in death by her son Jamie R. Fisher, father Richard Stephani and brother John Stephani.

   A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Carlisle Funeral Home, Michigan City, with Pastor John Kenderdine officiating.

   Memorial contributions may be made to the family c/o Carlisle Funeral Home, 613 Washington St., Michigan City, IN 46360.