Margaret A. “Peggy” Olberding, 98, of Seneca, Kansas, died Thursday evening, September 17, 2026, at Life Care Center in Seneca, where she had been a resident.

Peggy was born on October 4, 1927, north of St. Benedict, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph A. and Helen M. Stuke Haug. She attended St. Mary’s School in St. Benedict and graduated from high school in 1945. Following high school, Peggy helped her parents on the family farm until her marriage.

On November 17, 1947, she married Victor E. Olberding at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca. They made their home in Seneca, where Peggy devoted herself to raising their three children, Linda, Keith, and Darrell. She later worked at Harsh Drug Store for several years and then managed Paramount Cleaners in Seneca for a number of years until it was sold.

Peggy was a lifelong member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and was also a member of St. Ann’s Altar Society. She was a homemaker at heart and was known as a cheerful and thoughtful person who cared deeply for her family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and treasured the time they shared together.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor, on August 28, 2008; a daughter, Linda Cronin, on September 25, 1990; and her parents, a daughter-in-Law Jackie Olberding on December 31, 2014

Peggy is survived by her two sons, Keith of Seneca and Darrell of Overland Park; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

A rosary will be prayed at 10:30 A.M. Monday, September 21, 2026, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Seneca, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. Burial will be in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to be designated at a later date and sent in care of the family. To express your sympathy and for more information visit www.lauerfuneralhome.com .