(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rosie and Mark Sargeant share a laugh in his Orem basement bedroom, where a specialized bed and lift have been installed to help him after being diagnosed with ALS two years ago. Mark, who has endured it all with unbreakable humor, knows that Rosie has taken on the excruciating role as caregiver.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.