Ardeth Maureen Pettygrove, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
She was born January 23, 1933, in Cass County, Nebraska, the daughter of LeRoy Carl and Lucile Arletta (Baade) Siekman. She graduated from Eagle High School in 1949.
Ardeth was a co-owner of the B and J Drug in Concordia, Kansas for over 20 years.
Mrs. Pettygrove was a member of the P.E.O. for over 60 years. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Topeka.
Ardeth married James Pettygrove on December 19, 1954 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He survives, along with their children Lynne (Sam) Bauer of Colorado Springs, Kim (Rick Brown) Fisher of Encinitas, California and Todd Pettygrove (Barb) of Topeka; grandchildren Aaron Hall, Zach Bauer, Devan Pettygrove, Graham Gaines, and Ariel (Mike) Russo; and great-grandchildren Todd Pettygrove and Adriana Russo. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Velma Miller.
Ardeth enjoyed music and singing, playing cards, and being with friends and family.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Heart of America Chapter, 3846 W 75th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208.
Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.
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