Jeanne A. Berger, 90 of Prophetstown, IL, died Saturday March 11, 2023, at her home.
She was born on July 29, 1932, in Maywood, IL, the daughter of Theodore Louis and Anna Helen (Balchen) Birr. She married Donald E. Berger on June 14, 1953 in Oregon, IL. He died May 21, 2008. Jeanne had served as the Librarian at the Prophetstown Library for over 20 years. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown. Jeanne had also served as Past President of the Oregon American Legion Auxiliary. She had served as a Girl Scout Leader as well as a Board member of the Green Hills Girl Scout Council. Jeanne was artistic, having enjoyed Rosemaling painting. She was an excellent seamstress, and loved to camp, travel extensively, and attend car shows.
Survivors include her daughters, Karen Robinson of Morrison, IL, and Stephanie (Craig) Bohms of Lyndon, IL; two grandchildren: Erin (Aaron) VanUnnik and Bradley (Kayla) Bohms; six great-grandchildren, Lawren, Bella, Alivea, Hallie, Riley, and Makenzie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Barbara Barber; beloved dog, “Mitzi.”
Private graveside services will be held at Ebenezer Cemetery in Oregon IL.
There will be no Visitation.
Arrangements are entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, Prophetstown.