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Louise Backeberg Obituary
PECATONICA - Louise W. Backeberg, 87, of Pecatonica died at 4:20 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 2010, in Medina Manor Nursing Center, Durand. Born Feb. 19, 1922, in LaValle, Wis., the daughter of Albert and Marie (Lucht) Roloff. Lived 59 years in Pecatonica, coming here from Wisconsin. Married Ivan W. Backeberg in June 1943, in LaValle, Wis. Member of St. John Lutheran Church, Pecatonica. Graduated from Reedsburg High School, Sauk County, Wis. Survivors include daughter, Rochelle Buttke of Janesville, Wis.; sons, Victor (Nancy) Backeberg of Pecatonica and William (Kimberly) Backeberg of Ridott; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Predeceased by parents; husband; two sisters; and one brother.
Funeral ceremonies at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, in St. John Lutheran Church, 1301 Jackson St., Pecatonica, with visitation from 9 a.m. to time of service; the Rev. Terry Theiss, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial in Twelve Mile Grove Cemetery, Pecatonica. A memorial has been established. Arrangements by McCorkle Funeral Home, 203 W. Fifth St., Pecatonica. Visit
mccorklefuneralhome.com to send online condolences.
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Ronald Wiese
January 12, 2010
Victor, was sorry to see that your mom had passed. Know that Ron and I send our sympathy to you and your sister and brother.
Lana and Ron Wiese
Phyllis (Whipple) Jeans
January 10, 2010
Vic, Rochelle and Will,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you.
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