Alice Mae Geissberger (Bronkema), age 80 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Thursday August 18, 2022 at Manor Court in Freeport. She was born August 18, 1942 in Clinton, Iowa, to John and Shirley (Drury) Bronkema. She graduated from Lena Winslow High School in 1960. She married Robert Geissberger on August 31, 1963, at Lena Methodist Church. Alice worked at Economy Fire and Casualty, Kelly Springfield, Furst McNess and Microswitch. In 1977 Alice graduated from Highland Community College with a degree in nursing. She worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse for 24 years at Freeport Memorial Hospital. She retired in 2001 after receiving a kidney transplant at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. She enjoyed reading, watching TV, and spending time with her cats.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years Robert Geissberger of Freeport, daughter Dawn Geissberger of Freeport, brothers: Wayne (Mary) Bronkema and Merle (Marie) Bronkema of Pearl City, IL; and Paul (Evelyn) Bronkema of Stockton, IL; sisters: Wilma (Adlai) Hitman, Faye (Fred) Scheider and Cheryl Bronkema all of Freeport, IL, sister Evelyn (Dennis) Elmer of Dakota, IL, and sister Diane (Lavern) Akins of South Wayne, WI; sister-in-law Dolores (Ron) Thompson of Dixon, IL, sister-in-law Evelyn (Bill) Cipri of Monroe, WI; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Shirley Bronkema, brothers Morrie Bronkema and Lyle Bronkema; sisters-in-law Judy Bronkema, Molly Bronkema, and Olive (Boyd) Geissberger; brothers-in-law Adlai Hiteman, Godfrey Geissberger and Bill Cipri.

In lieu of services, a Celebration of Life event will be held at a later date. Interment is at Monticello Cemetery in Monticello, WI.

Schwarz Funeral Home is assisting the family.