Peggy Jean Gaudreault Kachadorian, 84, of Granite City, Illinois, passed away at The Landings of Oak Island in Southport, North Carolina on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

She was born May 19, 1941, in Union City, Tennessee, a daughter of the late James Jefferson Jones and Anna Ruth (Sergerson) Courtwright.

Peggy married Edward Gaudreault, with whom she shared 33 years of marriage. She later married Muggerditch “Mike” Kachadorian, who preceded her in death.

Peggy remained close to Edward, the father of her children, speaking to him every evening during the past several years. Edward passed away on January 2, 2026.

In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Ruth Gaudreault; a granddaughter, Nicole R. Thorp; a half-brother, Guy Jones; and a half-sister, Irene Roberts.

She is survived by her five children and their spouses: Richard E. and Maureen Gaudreault of Troy, Illinois; Mark J. Gaudreault of Granite City, Illinois; Teresa M. and Anthony Grimaldi of Southport, North Carolina; Phillip J. Gaudreault of Edwardsville, Illinois; and Dennis B. and Karen Gaudreault of Granite City, Illinois; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Chris Courtwright of Granite City, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Janice, Trisha, Nathan, Jennifer, Katherine, Tiffany, Scott, and Jayla; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson, nieces and nephews; and many extended family members and friends.

Peggy was employed at St. Elizabeth Hospital, where she began working in Dietary and later served as a unit manager, dedicating ten years of service. She later worked as a sales associate at Walmart for seven years.

She was a longtime and faithful member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and was active in the Altar Society. She enjoyed bowling in her earlier years and was talented in sewing. Peggy was a lifelong protector and devoted caregiver to her son, Phillip. Above all, she cherished being a mother to her six children and was always caring and attentive. She was a loving grandmother whose grandchildren adored her deeply. The last couple of years Peggy has brought joy and smiles to her fellow residents and staff at The Landings of Oak Island! She was definitely the life of the party at her assisted living facility!

Peggy will be greatly missed and fondly remembered for her heart of gold.

In celebration of her life, visitation will be held at Irwin Chapel, 3960 Maryville Road in Granite City, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, 2300 Pontoon Road in Granite City, at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with Father Godwin Muhangi as celebrant. 

Burial will follow at St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Edwardsville.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date in Southport, North Carolina.

In lieu of floral tributes, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.