Ann Elizabeth Brockwell-Althaus, 81, of Amboy, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Prairie Crossing Living and Rehab in Shabbona. She was born January 12, 1943, in Mendota, IL, the daughter of Wilfred and Dorothy (Wise) Ehlbeck. She married Robert Althaus. Ann worked as a distributor for Safeguard Business Systems for many years until her retirement in 2016.
Ann loved her horses and living on the farm.  She was a stylish dresser and presented herself well.  Ann also showed her sense of style when decorating the places she lived.  She loved shopping for new clothes or decorations for the house.
Ann was a stay at home mother until her kids got older.  She got a job as a Secretary for Safeguard Business Systems in the early 80's.  She eventually bought that business and successfully ran it for over 30 years.
Ann is survived by her husband, Bob, of Amboy; children, Barb (Tyler) Meloy of Earlville and Greg (Gina) Brockwell of Omaha, NE; two grandchildren, Delaney and Kennedy Meloy; two sisters, Cindy (Hank) Gerdes of Amboy and Peggy (Joey) Sardisco of Ocala, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Ann is preceded in death by a sister, Judy Hernandez.
Cremation care has been provided by the Horner-Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota. A memorial service will take place at 11:30 A.M. on Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Horner-Merritt Funeral Home, 800 Monroe Street in Mendota. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home. Private interment will take place at a later date in Restland Cemetery in Mendota. Please visit www.horner-merritt.com to sign the online guest book.