Duane E. Lotz, age 88 of Lena, IL, passed away peacefully at Liberty Village in Freeport, IL surrounded by his family on March 19, 2024.  He was born on April 9, 1935, in Freeport, IL the son of Leo and Kathryn (Stitzel) Lotz.  Duane married Jo Ann Bares on September 11, 1954, at Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren in Lanark, IL.

Duane owned and operated Winslow TV for 27 years and loved serving his community. He owned his own airplane and enjoyed flying as well as playing basketball and golf. He also enjoyed a good card game. Duane loved attending his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren's sporting events. He was an avid Chicago Bears or Chicago White Sox's fan. For 30 years Duane and Jo Ann lived in Las Vegas and during his time there he worked at the Imperial Palace Casino.

He was a former member of the Winslow Town Board and Winslow Fire Department, as well as a long-time member of the St John's Lutheran Church.

Duane is survived by his wife Jo Ann of Lena; children- Steve (Julie) Lotz of Lena, John Lotz of Bremerton, WA,  Lizabeth "Betsy" (Michael)  Kopko of Ottawa, IL; grandchildren- Susan (Ryan) Amendt , Melissa (Jessie) Smith, Lilly Lotz, John "JJ" Lotz, Kyle Burnett, Angela (Ian) Cordero, and Amanda Burnett; great-grandchildren- Max and Molly Amendt, Owen Smith and Oliver Cordero; brother- Arthur Lotz of Indianapolis, IN; and sister- Marilee (Walter) Gilliland of Fort Wayne, IN.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

The family would like to thank Dr. Richard Bell and Staff at FHN and Manor Court staff for their excellent care.

A private family funeral service will be held at a later date.

Cremation rites have been accorded.

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