Audrey J. Brooks, 84 of Hampshire, died peacefully, April 7, 2020.
Audrey was born December 21, 1935 in St. Paul, MN and grew up in Menomonie, WI. She married Carl F. Brooks, former principal of Hampshire High School, on August 24, 1957. The couple first made their home in Algonquin. Later, in 1979, the family moved into a home that Carl built in Hampshire where they lived for 38 years. Audrey worked outside of the home, building a career as an insurance broker, but had the great gift of making every birthday and holiday special. She was an avid Cubs and Packer fan. In her later years, she became an expert ceramic painter. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her children, Kim (Mike) Gavigan, Scott (Sharon) Brooks and Melissa (John) Mini, by her grandchildren, Kira, Hiliary, Mike, Michelle and Erin and great grandchild, Ryder. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband, Carl.
Private family services will be held, followed by a private burial at Hampshire Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church / Ladies Aid- 43W301 Plank Road, Hampshire, Illinois 60140. Everyone is encouraged to leave an on line condolence or share a memory at www.defiorefuneral.com
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We offer our sincerest condolences, especially in these difficult times. We are so sorry that we can not attend the service. Please know that we are thinking of you.
My condolence on the loss of your lovely Mother. I am a member of St. Peters also and knew your Mom that way. She and I also had something very important in common. We were both married on the same date and year, We talked about it several times, it was the same year and day but different time. Both of us lost our dear hubbies too early. I wish the Ladies aid could have a luncheon for the family after a normal funeral---that would be an honor. These times forbid! God bless all your families and be with you at this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy to you at the loss of your Mother. These are difficult times under normal circumstances, but more so now that you can not share your grief with all your family members and friends. We shall always remember your Mom and your Dad and all the good times we shared so many years ago. Gone, but not forgotten. May God Bless you all.
My condolences to the Brooks family. Carl was my high school principal. I met Audrey a few times she was very kind
Kim, Melissa, and Scott - I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I remember her as such a nice, wonderful person. My sympathies to you and your families.