Loretta J. Cheeney, 82, of Lena, IL formerly of Kent, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Lena Living Center. She was born on June 22, 1941 in Freeport, IL to Martin and Ida (Duzan) Moe.  Loretta was a 1959 graduate of Shannon High School.   Loretta worked at a restaurant in Lanark where she met the love of her life, Franklin Cheeney, they were united in marriage on August 1, 1959.  She retired after 29 years from Atwoods Automotive in Stockton where she was an arc welder.

In Loretta's younger years, she belonged to the Bethel United Methodist Church in Shannon.  She enjoyed horses and trail riding, and traveling with Frankie in their younger years.  Loretta was a Union Steward at Atwoods Automotive in Stockton.  She was a dreamer and an animal lover.  She loved spending time with her family, especially eating meals where her grandchildren joined her.

Loretta is survived by her sons Leon (Lori) Cheeney of Kent, IL and Troy (Mary) Cheeney of Janesville, WI, grandchildren; Amanda Cheeney, Benjamin (Lexie Joiner) Cheeney, Joseph (Marlena) Cheeney, Austin (Tina) Cheeney, Kyle Clement, Carson Clement, Jeff Cheeney, Tamra (Jason) Brown, and Caleb Cheeney, seven great-grandchildren, a sister Blondena Best, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank, two sons; Curtis and Lonnie Cheeney, brother Howard Moe, and a sister Deloris Campbell.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

A visitation will be from 11:00 AM until time of services at the funeral home on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Ken Lawson will officiate the services.

Burial will take place at Lena Burial Park in Lena, IL.

A memorial has been established in her name.