June 21, 1930 – October 1, 2023

Frieda Irene Grennan, 93, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. She was the youngest of five children born to John and Nova (Johnson) Jenkins in a farm house near Kings, Illinois. She grew up in Rochelle, Illinois and graduated from Rochelle Township High School. In high school, she worked as a soda jerk at Hayes Drug Store and also at Morgan Dye Company.

Frieda married the love of her life, Doran Grennan on August 19, 1950 in Rochelle. She worked at the phone company before having children and then later worked 33 and a half years at the Ogle County Courthouse in various jobs including Justice of the Peace, and the Circuit Clerk, Public Defender, and Coroner's offices. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doran, her parents, John and Nova, one brother, Everette, and three sisters: Ruth, Helen, and Bette.

Frieda loved celebrating birthdays and Christmas, and they were always big family events. She
loved to sew, knit, and made hundreds of quilts through the years. Everyone in the family has several of her beloved quilts and it was her favorite hobby. Frieda and Doran enjoyed many trips to Las Vegas, The Grand Ole Opry, Hawaii, and Palm Springs. When their children were young, they took many road trips including west to the Grand Canyon, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and a train ride home from California. She loved picnics and boating at the river, and Sunday trips to Ladd for Ripp's Chicken. Her time spent with her children and grandchildren were her happiest moments.

Frieda is survived by her two children: Jeanne (Jack) Leamanczyk, Jim (Kim) Grennan; four
grandchildren: Chad Broderick, Brittany Broderick, Seth (Meggan) Grennan, and Carri (Craig) Tommey; and seven great grandchildren: Alexandra, Sean, Liam, Shea, Finn, Madison, and Archie. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews that were very dear to her heart.
Private services will be held in Rochelle, Illinois with private burial.  Visit www.ungerhorner.com to sign the online guest book.