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.
Aunt Leanne,you will be forever missed!
Aunt Leanne I know you were welcomed into heaven by loving arms.
Give Dad a hug for me. Prayers
Love you
Leanne..you were such a beautiful person..inside and out. Tell my parents hello...RIP...LOVEYU ??
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
