Leona A. Grebner,"Grandma Onie", 98, of Lena, went to her eternal home on Friday, October 5, 2018 at MercyHealth Hospital in Rockford. She was born on November 29, 1919 in Afolkey, IL to John and Mabel (Rosenstiel) Janicke. She married Lloyd Falkenburg in November 1937 in Freeport; he passed in May 1965. She married Keith Grebner in October, 1967; he passed in March 1997.

She is survived by her two daughters; Lenora (Tom) Kampmier of Rockford, Julie (Gary) Montgomery of Winslow, son-in-law; George Drye of Lena, eight grandchildren; Colin (Penny) Kampmier, Kelly Kampmier both of Rockford, Ryan (Krista) Montgomery of Davis, Kyle (Kali) Montgomery of New Glarus, WI, Debbie (Richard) Farmer, Greg (Kathy) Drye, Rich (Deanna) Drye all of Lena, and Darla (Rob) Lingle of Winslow, 18 great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, and a sister; Ethel Miller of Rockford.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Lloyd and Keith, daughter Norma Jean Drye, siblings; Arthur Janicke, Dorothy Clark, Deloris Egli, Esther Schwaber, LaVerne Janicke, and Shirley Paul.

Leona was a member of the Lena Baptist Church for 45 years, where she taught Sunday school for many of those years. Upon the church's closing, she joined Martintown Community Church. As written in an article by K.T Jones about Leona; "The secrets of life are simple and empowering-hard work, treat all of God's creatures with respect and have a deep faith in the Lord. Her simple lifestyle combined with her amazing work ethic, stewardship, care for her animals, gardening, and dedication to the Lord proved to be her legacy. Blessed by God's will and supported by many, this outstanding woman truly held the keys to a most fulfilled and prosperous life." Leona was also a dedicated care-giver as well as a foster mom to four children. She was a true treasure to many.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the Martintown Community Church in Martintown, WI.

A visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

Pastor Kevin Cernek will officiate the services.

A memorial has been established in her name.