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Leanne Derks

1940 - 2023

  • 82 years old
  • Date of birth:  July 23rd, 1940
  • Place of birth:  Rock Creek Township, Hancock County, Illinois
  • Date of passing:  July 6th, 2023
  • Place of passing:  Anchorage, Alaska, United States

This memorial website was created in the loving memory of our wonderful wife, mother, grammy, GG, friend, and so much more Leanne Derks, born on July 23rd, 1940 and passed away on July 6th, 2023. We will remember her forever.

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Candle lit  by Marcia Lynn Rea Liggett on July 11th, 2023

Aunt Leanne,you will be forever missed!

Candle lit  by Glenda Rea Newbanks on July 11th, 2023

Aunt Leanne I know you were welcomed into heaven by loving arms.
Give Dad a hug for me. Prayers
Love you

Candle lit  by Rita Renshaw on July 11th, 2023

Leanne..you were such a beautiful person..inside and out. Tell my parents hello...RIP...LOVEYU  ??

Candle lit  by Dixie Swisher on July 12th, 2023

Aunt Leanne....Our family will miss you greatly. You and Uncle Jim were always a joy when you came to Illinois and stayed with us. Will miss your laugh.

Candle lit  by Megan Hicks-Richard on July 19th, 2023

Leanne, thank you for always welcoming me with open arms from the day we first met when Jenny, Todd, Jen and Trav drove up from California!  Your love for your family is palpable and I always admired that.  Sending love to your family at this time. Xo

Candle lit  by Sunny Howell on July 19th, 2023

An inspirational mother, grandma, wife. The few times I was invited into their home Leanne was always very welcoming, I could feel the love and joy in their house. I feel blessed to have met her, she left behind quite the amazing legacy. Sending my love

Candle lit  by Crista Hahn on July 19th, 2023

Leanne, you always wore a warm welcoming smile, and were a joy to be around. I will never forget the kindness you showed to me and my family. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your family.  Your love and positivity will be missed. You live on in the amazing family you created. Sending love to you and all of your family.

Candle lit  by Kelvin Doyle on July 21st, 2023

Hi Leanne.  We only meet in person a few times.  But I have met you indirectly a thousand times through your kids and grandkids.  I think your spirit and teachings run strong through them all. You leave a beautiful legacy through the amazing family you have created.  You will always stay alive through them.  In the meantime, well look after them for ya.

Candle lit  by Lindsay Dorazi on July 31st, 2023

Leanne - You are such an inspiring woman, an adventurer who set out to create a special life for you and your family. You added so much to this world, and your memory will live on through all of the love and special people you’ve created. I’m glad to have known you and spent one last day in the back yard with you.

Candle lit  by Curt Huff on August 2nd, 2023

This has been hard for me as it has hit home really hard, I know how hard this must be for you jim. First my condolences to the family all of home we love so much and have been blessed with having them be a part of our lives  Leanne is loved and will be forever missed.


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