Glenn E Lenschow

Glenn E. Lenschow, age 93, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Born May 7, 1932, in Elgin, Illinois, to August and Emma (Bartels) Lenschow, Glenn was baptized and remained a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in Burlington. He attended Burlington schools graduating from Burlington High School in 1949. On September 26, 1959, Glenn married Lorraine (Henning) in Huntley, Illinois. They shared 66 years of marriage. Glenn dedicated his life to agriculture as a grain and cattle farmer, proudly continuing his family’s farm, established in 1883. He began farming in 1950 and spent the next 71 years doing what he loved. He spent 50 years supporting and advocating for the 4H organization and was honored by the State of Illinois for his service. He also served on the Farm Bureau Board and Beef Committee for the Kane County Fair for many years. In addition, he spent 32 years as a devoted trustee for the Burlington Township. Glenn proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, stationed at Patuxent River, Maryland, from March 1956 to October 1957. Glenn stayed active throughout his life, playing basketball in high school and continued playing club ball for several years. He was a charter member of the Burlington Farmers Golf League, playing for 40 years. He was also an avid bowler and a passionate fan of the University of Illinois basketball and football teams, the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears. Glenn’s greatest joy and fondest memories were supporting his children and grandchildren in sports and other activities. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; his children, Bradley (Catherine) Lenschow, Bethany Lenschow, and Kurt (Sue) Lenschow; his grandchildren, Kylie (fiancé Brian) Lenschow, Erin (Cory) Noe, Madeline (fiancé Lane) Lenschow, Jacob Lenschow, and Ellyn Lenschow; his brother, Willard (Marge) Lenschow; sistersinlaw, Jane Lenschow, Evelyn Bicknese, Marilyn Kunde, and Arlene Bickelhaupt; brotherinlaw, Roger (Berta) Henning; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Lowell Lenschow. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6th, at St. John Lutheran Church, 13N535 French Road, Burlington, IL, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Visitation will continue the following morning, Saturday March 7th, from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in the Burlington Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Glenn’s name may be made to St. John Lutheran Church in Burlington or to the Kane County Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund to provide financial help to those students pursuing degrees in agriculture. May his legacy of faith, service, and family endure in the hearts of all who knew him.

Glenn E Lenschow

June 7, 1932 - February 27, 2026