Freeport
Lorene W. Day, 81, of Freeport, died Friday, June 5, 2009, at Lena Living Center in Lena.
Born January 28, 1928 in Danforth she was the daughter of August and Wilhemina (Schroeder) Parbs. She married LaVerne Day August 17, 1946 in Gilman and he died in 1995. LaVerne and Lorene farmed and had a registered dairy herd in Ogle and Stephenson County until 1971
Lorene worked at Micro Switch for 25 years retiring in 1995.
She enjoyed her grandchildren and puttering in the garden. Lorene was happiest when surrounded by her family.
She was a member of Homemakers Extension Club and Quarter Century Club of Micro Switch.
Surviving is her son, Larry (Judy) Day of Scioto Mills; 4 grandchildren, Colleen day of Boulder, Colorado, Michael (Pam) Day of Freeport, Lisa (randy) Johnson of Clinton, Iowa, and Corey (Marci) Short of Elgin; 7 great grandchildren, Adam, Kelsey, and Matthew Day, Brian Day, Lucas and Randy Johnson, and Collin Short; her God Daughter, Sandy Henrichs.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and 2 brothers
Funeral service will be Tuesday 1 p.m. at Walker Mortuary with Reverend Lyle Babcock officiating. Burial will be in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be Tuesday 11 a.m. until time of service at Walker Mortuary.
A memorial has been established.
Lorene's family invites friends to extend condolences, share a memory, light a candle, or share a caring heart in her honor at www.walkermortuary.com.