Loranna Rohrscheib

Loranna Rohrscheib, 96 of Savoy formerly of Homer, passed away at 6:18AM, on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Freese Funeral Home, Sidney with Rev. C.W. Greer officiating.  Burial will be at GAR Cemetery, Homer.  Visitation will be from 11:00AM to 1:00PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Rohrscheib was born November 23, 1925 in Mt. Vernon, IL but grew up in Lawrenceville, Il, a daughter to Frank and Mildred Franey Wright.  During World War II she was a “Rosie the Riveter” employed at Boeing Airlines, Seattle, WA, building aircraft to be used in the war.

She married Roy Rohrscheib on Jan. 23, 1946 they spent 41 loving years together before his death on Jan. 11, 1987.  She then married Wayne Brewer on May 1, 1989, they spent 15 happy years together prior to his death on April 13, 2005.  Later in life she was married to Bill Klein, he preceded her in death.

Surviving is a daughter; Nancy (Larry) Anders of Homer, two grandchildren; Mike (Ellen) Anders of Tolono and Amber (Brian) Loschen of Royal, and six great-grandchildren; Tyler Porter, Brooke (Luke) Rund, Alexis (Makenzie) Heyen, Lucas Downing, Brock Loschen, and Royce Loschen.  She was preceded in death by a brother; D. F. “Bud” Wright.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She was always ready for the next party dressed in sparkles and heels.  She will be dearly missed for her fun stories and laughter.

Memorials may be made to Tunnels to Towers, American Cancer Society, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, or charity of donor’s choice.

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