Shelby J. Broge 79, of Lena, IL passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the Lena Living Center with her family by her side. Shelby was born on December 15, 1936 in Monroe, WI. She was the daughter of William and Geneva L. (Bright) Mau. Shelby attended the South Wayne High School in South Wayne, WI.
She married Donald Broge on April 17, 1954 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena, IL. Don and Shelby purchased their farm in 1955 and together for 55 years farmed in the Winslow area until retiring in 2000. Shelby was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena, IL, and Ladies Home Extension.
Shelby was a true farm wife who loved to milk the cows as much as she enjoyed baking and cooking. Shelby continued to help out cooking at the home extension building at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds. She also helped with many dinners and bazaars at St. John's Lutheran Church. Most of all she loved to be with her family.
Survivors include her husband Donald of Lena, one son Steve (Cheri) Broge of Monroe, WI, granddaughter Stacey (Corey) Steinmann of Monroe, WI, grandson Jeremy (Toni) Broge of Browntown, WI. Four great-grandchildren; Tana Steinmann, Aleta, Alyssa, and Alex Broge. One sister Audrey Adleman of Stockton, IL, two brothers Tom (Carol) Mau of Lena, IL, and Larry (Betty) Mau of Lakeworth, Fl, and countless nieces and nephews also survive who deeply loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Jerald and Buddy Mau.
Services will be held on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 12:00 noon at St. John's Lutheran Church, Lena, IL
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of service on Monday.
Pastor Matthew Mau will officiate at the services.
Cremation Rites will be accorded to the family's wishes following the funeral service.
A luncheon will be provided at St. John's Lutheran Church following the service for everyone to attend.
A memorial has been established in her memory for St. John's Lutheran Church.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.leamonfh.com.
She married Donald Broge on April 17, 1954 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena, IL. Don and Shelby purchased their farm in 1955 and together for 55 years farmed in the Winslow area until retiring in 2000. Shelby was a member of the St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena, IL, and Ladies Home Extension.
Shelby was a true farm wife who loved to milk the cows as much as she enjoyed baking and cooking. Shelby continued to help out cooking at the home extension building at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds. She also helped with many dinners and bazaars at St. John's Lutheran Church. Most of all she loved to be with her family.
Survivors include her husband Donald of Lena, one son Steve (Cheri) Broge of Monroe, WI, granddaughter Stacey (Corey) Steinmann of Monroe, WI, grandson Jeremy (Toni) Broge of Browntown, WI. Four great-grandchildren; Tana Steinmann, Aleta, Alyssa, and Alex Broge. One sister Audrey Adleman of Stockton, IL, two brothers Tom (Carol) Mau of Lena, IL, and Larry (Betty) Mau of Lakeworth, Fl, and countless nieces and nephews also survive who deeply loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Jerald and Buddy Mau.
Services will be held on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 12:00 noon at St. John's Lutheran Church, Lena, IL
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of service on Monday.
Pastor Matthew Mau will officiate at the services.
Cremation Rites will be accorded to the family's wishes following the funeral service.
A luncheon will be provided at St. John's Lutheran Church following the service for everyone to attend.
A memorial has been established in her memory for St. John's Lutheran Church.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.leamonfh.com.