Barbara M. Pinnow age 80, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 25, 1941, in Lena, IL to Milford and Helen (Koehn) Becke. Barb graduated with the class 1959, which was the first class to graduate from the new Lena High School. She worked for the Orangeville CUSD #203 as a teacher's aide with special education in Rockford. She worked at General Casualty Insurance Company for 18 years until retirement. Barb also made many friends over the years bartending at Asa's, J&S Tavern, Huckleberry's, all in Orangeville and the Lena Golf Course and the Iron Horse in Lena. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lena.

She is survived by her children; Lenn (Amy) Fogel of Lena, IL, Leann Fogel of Lanark, IL, Leslie Becker of Galena, IL and Jaime (Maia) Pinnow of Freeport, IL. Grandchildren; Holly Englert, Blayne Lillge, Karlie Lillge, Lonn Lillge, Jenny Lingle, Kalie Becker, William Pinnow, Macyn Pinnow, Andrew Pinnow and Bowen Pinnow. 7 great grandchildren. Brother Daylon (Beth) Becke of Cedarville, IL. Sister Kathy (Rich) Heinkel of Lena, IL. Numerous nephews, nieces, and special friends.

She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Henry and Emma (Welt) Becke, maternal grandparents Otto and Margaret (Winter) Koehn, Parents, son Lonn Fogel and numerous aunts and uncles.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday July 9, 2022 at St. John's Lutheran Church with a visitation from 9:00 until time of service.

Officiating will be Rev. Rick Bader.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

Burial will be in Lena Burial Park.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.