Obituary for Loda Mae Bruning
Loda Mae Bruning, 88, of Pecatonica, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022, at Alden Debes Rehabilitation and Health Care in Rockford. She was born May 3, 1933, in Freeport, the daughter of Gerhard Herman and Pearl Mae (Janssen) Manus. She graduated from Pleasant Prairie Academy in German Valley in 1951.
Loda married Leslie “Les” Carl Bruning on November 16, 1951, at Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley. They farmed together in rural Pecatonica for six years and then returned to the family farm as its fourth generation farming family. Loda was the Ridott Township bookkeeper when Les served as the township supervisor. She was a 4-H leader and Girl Scout town chairwoman while her children were growing up. Loda was an active member of Silver Creek Reformed Church, having taught Sunday school for many years and a member of Women’s guild. She also was a member of the German Valley Historical Society. Loda enjoyed working on genealogy and collecting Precious Moments figurines and dearly loved attending her grandchildren’s activities.
Loda is lovingly survived by her son, Lyle (Lezlie) Bruning of Coal Valley; daughters, Linda (Dale) Van Haften of Hamburg, MN, Lisa (Gary) Bronkema of Forreston; grandchildren, Jennifer Van Haften, David (Sandra) Van Haften, Julie Van Haften, Ricky Van Haften, James Van Haften, Anthony Van Haften, Corrina (Harley) Jones, Ashley Van Haften, Jacob Van Haften, Eric (Allissa) Bruning, Kurtis (Kara) Bruning, Cory (Hilary Springman) Bruning, Eden (Alex) Henigan, Tanner (Kelsey) Bronkema, Brady Bronkema, Whitnie (Brian) Van Utrecht, Brendon (Jacquel) Rush; twenty great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Hazel Peters, Mary Manus; brother-in-law, Ronald Wiese; numerous nephews and nieces.
Loda is predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Les Bruning; grandson, Devin Bronkema; brother, George Manus.
Funeral service 12:00 p.m., with a visitation starting at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, at Silver Creek Reformed Church, 326 S. Bunker Hill Rd., German Valley with Reverend Nora Johnson officiating. Interment at Silver Creek Cemetery in German Valley. In lieu of flowers memorials will be established for the Silver Creek Reformed Church and the German Valley Historical Society.
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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Loda married Leslie “Les” Carl Bruning on November 16, 1951, at Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley. They farmed together in rural Pecatonica for six years and then returned to the family farm as its fourth generation farming family. Loda was the Ridott Township bookkeeper when Les served as the township supervisor. She was a 4-H leader and Girl Scout town chairwoman while her children were growing up. Loda was an active member of Silver Creek Reformed Church, having taught Sunday school for many years and a member of Women’s guild. She also was a member of the German Valley Historical Society. Loda enjoyed working on genealogy and collecting Precious Moments figurines and dearly loved attending her grandchildren’s activities.
Loda is lovingly survived by her son, Lyle (Lezlie) Bruning of Coal Valley; daughters, Linda (Dale) Van Haften of Hamburg, MN, Lisa (Gary) Bronkema of Forreston; grandchildren, Jennifer Van Haften, David (Sandra) Van Haften, Julie Van Haften, Ricky Van Haften, James Van Haften, Anthony Van Haften, Corrina (Harley) Jones, Ashley Van Haften, Jacob Van Haften, Eric (Allissa) Bruning, Kurtis (Kara) Bruning, Cory (Hilary Springman) Bruning, Eden (Alex) Henigan, Tanner (Kelsey) Bronkema, Brady Bronkema, Whitnie (Brian) Van Utrecht, Brendon (Jacquel) Rush; twenty great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Hazel Peters, Mary Manus; brother-in-law, Ronald Wiese; numerous nephews and nieces.
Loda is predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Les Bruning; grandson, Devin Bronkema; brother, George Manus.
Funeral service 12:00 p.m., with a visitation starting at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 24, 2022, at Silver Creek Reformed Church, 326 S. Bunker Hill Rd., German Valley with Reverend Nora Johnson officiating. Interment at Silver Creek Cemetery in German Valley. In lieu of flowers memorials will be established for the Silver Creek Reformed Church and the German Valley Historical Society.
Arrangements by Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
24
Jan
10:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Silver Creek Reformed Church
326 S. Bunker Hill Rd.
German Valley, IL 61039
Funeral Service
Monday
24
Jan
12:00 PM
Silver Creek Reformed Church
326 S. Bunker Hill Rd.
German Valley, IL 61039
Cemetery Details
Location
Silver Creek Cemetery
Bunker Hill Rd.
German Valley, IL 61039
Memorial Contribution
German Valley Historical Society
Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley
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