Virginia G Borneman

Leaf River, IL, Virginia G. Borneman, age 90, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport following a brief illness. Virginia was born on July 26, 1926 near Leaf River, IL, the daughter of John and Helen (Reber) Wagner. She graduated from Leaf River High School in 1944. She was united in marriage to Calvin E. Borneman on April 6, 1947 at St. James Lutheran Church, Forreston, IL. He preceded her in death on December 7, 2003. Virginia worked as an Avon representative for over 52 years. She was a very talented seamstress, and a great cook. She enjoyed attending concerts and plays, and loved listening to music. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church, Forreston, IL and served there in many capacities over the years. She was currently a member of the church council. Virginia is survived by three daughters: Angela Roz, Golden, CO, Cynthia (Ed) Faulkner, Freeport, and Valarie (Chuck) Woods, Willow Springs, MO; three grandsons: David (Christy) King, Waukesha, WI, Nathan Faulkner (Heather Daum), Chicago, and Brett (Brandi) Faulkner, Galena, as well as three great-grandchildren, Adam, Alexandria and Ian. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and an infant son. Funeral services will be held Saturday March 25 at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church with Pastor Steven Erickson officiating. Burial at West Grove Cemetery immediately following the service. Visitation will be held Friday March 24 from 5-7 p.m. at Finch Funeral Home, 405 E. Hitt St., Mt. Morris, IL. Memorials to St. James Lutheran Church.