Lucille M Brooks, 98, passed away peacefully January 03, 2025, at Monroe Clinic Hospice Home with family members by her side. Lucille was born on the family farm December 12, 1926 to the daughter of Carl and Margaret Friedly. Coming from a family of 5 sisters and 4 brothers; Lucille learned all about the importance of family which she taught to her immediate family.
Lucille went to Shanghai School in Brodhead until the 8th grade. After her graduation she worked at Freeman Shoes in Brodhead for a few years until she met the love of her life, Kenneth Brooks; they united in marriage at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Monroe on February 16, 1952.
Kenneth and Lucille farmed for over 50 years. Farming was her passion along with baking and spending time with family. Lucille always supplied the homemade cinnamon rolls and dinner rolls for family gatherings. She also enjoyed her bowling league. Lucille was a member of Clarno United Methodist Church.
Lucille was a feisty, hardworking woman but always had time to share her love and spending time with her family gave her the most joy.
Lucille is survived by: Judy (Daryl) Meighan; Jerry (Alice) Brooks; Laura (Terry) Hughes. Grandchildren: Mike (Kamille) Landen; Angie Meighan; Jeremy (Michele) Meighan; Cory Brooks; Kyle Knoll; Carissa (Fiancé Mike Witte) Brooks; Jessica (Martin Jr.) Akins; Ryan (Emily) Hughes. Seventeen Great Grandchildren and one Great-Great Grandchild with two others on the way. Lucille is also survived by her brothers: Fritz Friedly and Ralph Friedly; Sisters: Bertha Chestnut, Helen Brooks and Beverly Klopfenstein. Preceded in death by: Husband Kenneth Brooks; Her Mother and Father; Daughter Barbara Landen; Brothers: Walter Friedly and Robert Friedly; Sisters: Margaret LeBeau and Janet Zettle.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, Monroe, with Rev. JoAnn Meyer officiating. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Monroe. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday, January 9, from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. A Memorial fund will be established in Lucille’s name. Condolences may be shared at www.newcomerfuneralhome.net
Thank You to everyone at SSM Health Monroe Hospital, ER, and SSM Health Hospice Home for the wonderful care you gave our sweet Lucille.
