Lorraine Jogerst, 75 of Scales Mound, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born November 26, 1939 in Stephenson County, the daughter of Edwin and Lois (Brocious) Buske. Lorraine attended Lena school and graduated from there in 1957. In 1958, she married the love of her life, Joseph "Gene" Jogerst. She worked at Burgess Battery as a key punch operator from 1957 to 1959. Lorraine was very active in farming with her husband Gene and son Mark. When away from the farm, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and attending their activities.

She is survived by her husband Gene; three children – Jeffrey of Stockton, Mark of Scales Mound, and Laurie (Louie) Bunker of Monroe; four grandchildren – Parris, Chloe, Caleb and Isaac; brothers and sisters-in-law – Lucille Buske of Warren, Ernest and Carol Wilbur of Lena, Bruce and Nyla Jogerst of Freeport; numerous cousins, nieces, grandnieces, nephews and grandnephews.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her twin brothers, Laverle in infancy and Laverne on February 6, 2015.

Lorraine was a very loving and caring lady who loved spending time with family, friends and working outside. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

Visitation will be held from 10:30 until time of services on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the Leamon Funeral Home.

Officiating will be Pastor Robert Patton.

Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Freeport.

A luncheon will be served after the burial at the Lena American Legion.

In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established for FHN Hospice.

The family would like to thank FHN Hospice, Dr. Martin Cleary, Dr. Mike McFadden for their loving care.