Jeannette “Jennie” L. Lenling (nee Jones), resident of Elkhorn, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Nov. 22, 2022, at her home.
Jennie was born on June 29, 1946, at Lakeland Hospital in Elkhorn to George and Helen (Petkoff) Jones. She married Jim Lenling on Feb. 20, 1965, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Delavan.
Jennie was a long time EMT with both the Village of Walworth and the City of Elkhorn EMS. She was a correctional officer with the Walworth County Sheriff’s Department for over 20 years.
Jennie is survived by her husband, Jim; children, Kris (Greg) Lenling-Olson and Patrick Lenling; loved dearly by her grandchildren, Hannah (Ben) Domasky and Sydney Olson; beloved siblings, Joyce (Dayne) Yost and Joe Jones. Also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, George.
Private services were held. Lazarczyk Family Funeral Homes, Betzer Chapel of Delavan is serving the family.
