Jeanette B. Leitze

Jeanette B. Leitze, nee Black, 87, of Belleville, Illinois, born April 18, 1921, in Alsey, Illinois, died Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Memorial Convalescent Center in Belleville, IL.

Mrs. Leitze worked as a Teacher for District #118 for over 30 years and was a member of First Christian Church in Belleville, IL.

He is preceded in death by her:

  • Husband: Arthur "Dutch" Leitze
  • Parents: Fred & Addie Belle nee Mitchell Black
  • Brother: Warren "Bud" Black
He is survived by:
  • Daughters
    • Ruth (Gary) Kins of Danville, IL
    • Mary (Tim) Luzio of O'Fallon, IL
    • Priscilla (Jim) Boeving of O'Fallon, IL
  • Grandchildren
    • Amy Nelson
    • Glenn Smith
    • Emily Harkins
    • Eunice Flick
    • Christopher Luzio
    • Nathan Luzio
    • Nichole Mackell
    • Brian Boeving
  • 10 Great Grandchildren

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church Missions or Mother's Day Out at First Christian Church.

Visitation: Friends may call from 3-8 P.M., Sunday, September 28, 2008 at the Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville, IL and from 12-1pm Monday, September 29, 2008 at First Christian Church in Belleville, IL

Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, September 29, 2008 at First Christian Church, with Howard Thomure, Gary Kins & Tom Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL