Leona L. Flentge (nee Kruse), 92, passed away on February 3, 2020. She was born May 4, 1927 to Herman and Ida (Bartels) Kruse in Roselle, IL. She was the beloved wife of George Flentge who passed away on February 7, 1982.. She was the loving mother of Dale Flentge and Donna(Steve) Naugle. Leona was the proud grandmother of Jason Flentge, Jennifer (Jason) Pesavent, Brian Naugle and Edward (Meghan) Naugle. She was the cherished great-grandmother of Jason Flentge Jr. and Carter Naugle. Caring aunt of Diane Kroeger, Joanne Kroeger, Joyce Stading and Gordon Flentge. Preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Norma Kroeger; her nephew, Robert Kroeger; her husband; and her grandson, Jesse Flentge.
She had spent many of her years as a cashier at various local locations, including: Van’s Supermarket, Dollar General, both in Marengo, and TA Truckstop in Hampshire. She was a member of: St. John’s United Church of Christ, in Union, where she participated in the Choir and Women’s Circle and most recently she was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, in Marengo. She was a member of Riley Grange #1858, McHenry County Pomona Grange #89, Illinois State and National Grange, McHenry County Farm Bureau and she was an Election Judge in Riley Township for many years and an avid Pinochle player.
Visitation, Saturday February 8, 2020, from 9am-11am, with a funeral service beginning at 11am at Zion Lutheran Church, 412 Jackson St, Marengo, IL 60152. Interment at Lakewood Memorial Park, Elgin IL.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in honor of Leona may be made to: Zion Lutheran Church, Marengo. For info call (815) 568-8131.
