FREEPORT - Patricia M. Broege, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at the Stephenson Nursing Center in Freeport, IL. She was born on March 17, 1932 in Grundy County, IA to Everett and Ethel (Harris) Foy. She married William J. Broege on January 23, 1948 in Freeport, IL.
Pat enjoyed playing cards, dancing and being with family and friends. She worked at a restaurant and nursing home in Lena, IL. Pat then started at Weise's in Freeport, and from there went to Bergner's in Rockford until her retirement. Pat then went to work at Kolb-Lena Cheese Store until she fully retired.
She is survived by two sons, Gary (Cheryl) Broege of Machesney Park, IL and Dennis S. (Debra Boeck) Broege of Lena, IL; one sister, Lois McAuliffe of Lena, IL; one daughter-in-law, Jolene Broege of Freeport, IL; seven grandchildren: Chad (Lisa) Broege of Rockford, IL, Chris (Stephanie) Broege of Freeport, IL, Cali (Dustin) Oberbroeckling, Gary Broege Jr., Brian Broege, and Penny Green, all of Rockford, IL, and Michelle Broege of Freeport, IL; 11 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 2008; one son, Duain in 2002; and one brother, Robert.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena. Visitation will be held prior to service from 11 a.m. till time of service. Officiating will be Rev. Diane Jochum. Burial will be in Lena Burial Park.
A memorial has been established in her name.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.
Pat enjoyed playing cards, dancing and being with family and friends. She worked at a restaurant and nursing home in Lena, IL. Pat then started at Weise's in Freeport, and from there went to Bergner's in Rockford until her retirement. Pat then went to work at Kolb-Lena Cheese Store until she fully retired.
She is survived by two sons, Gary (Cheryl) Broege of Machesney Park, IL and Dennis S. (Debra Boeck) Broege of Lena, IL; one sister, Lois McAuliffe of Lena, IL; one daughter-in-law, Jolene Broege of Freeport, IL; seven grandchildren: Chad (Lisa) Broege of Rockford, IL, Chris (Stephanie) Broege of Freeport, IL, Cali (Dustin) Oberbroeckling, Gary Broege Jr., Brian Broege, and Penny Green, all of Rockford, IL, and Michelle Broege of Freeport, IL; 11 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 2008; one son, Duain in 2002; and one brother, Robert.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena. Visitation will be held prior to service from 11 a.m. till time of service. Officiating will be Rev. Diane Jochum. Burial will be in Lena Burial Park.
A memorial has been established in her name.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.