
Survivors include daughters Rogene (Scott) Hamilton, Pecatonica; Nancy (Randy) McCoy, Chester; Karleen (Jim) Merchant, Seward; Mary Lou Speracino (Roger McCray), Rockford; Sharon (Greg) Cowman, Seward; Joanne (Cecil) Chambers, Pecatonica; Maxine (Phil) Golinski, Gainesville, VA; and Julie Fry, Seward; sisters Arlene (Dave) Fischer, Pecatonica and Carol Coffman, Arlington Heights; brother Gene Langholf, Pecatonica; sister-in-law Jean Langholf, Winnebago; grandchildren Christofer Hamilton; Dan McCoy; Nicole, Jeffrey Max and David (Erynn) Merchant; Brooke (Bryce) Elarms; Adam Bailey; Shanna, Jesse (Samantha) and Wesley Cowman; Jacob (Elisabeth), Garrett (Ariel) and Micah (Ruby) Chambers; Kara (Mike) Birkenfeld; Megan Elise (Jacob) Metz; Elizabeth and Kirsten Golinski; 18 great-grandchildren and 2 step great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by parents, husband (Max) on Aug. 13, 1993, brother Neil Langholf; granddaughter Tess Mariah Hamilton, grandson Jimmy Merchant Jr., and son-in-law Phil Speracino.
A special thank you to Pinecrest Manor for providing years of enjoyment to mom as a resident, and Wing 3 Nursing staff for their compassion and care provided to mom.
Memorial service 6:00 p.m., with a memorial visitation starting at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Seward Congregational Church, 3029 S. Pecatonica Rd., Seward. Please follow wearing a mask and social distancing guidelines. Service may be viewed online at Seward Congregational Church Facebook page. You do not need to be a Facebook Member to watch the service. Granddaughter Nicole Merchant will be officiating. Private burial at Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial to Pinecrest Manor, Seward Historical Society and Northern IL Hospice.
Arrangements by Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.
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Memorial Visitation
13
Oct
3029 S. Pecatonica Rd.
Seward, IL 61077
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Memorial Service
13
Oct
3029 S. Pecatonica Rd.
Seward, IL 61077
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184 S. Pecatonica Rd.
Pecatonica, IL 61063