Born: February 7, 1922 - Deceased: August 2, 2020
Leah D. VanHoose, nee Kneedler, 98, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Tuesday, February 7, 1922, in Collinsville, IL, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Cedar Ridge Healthcare in Lebanon, IL.
Leah was a Homemaker. She was a member of Prospect Park United Methodist Church, Fairview Heights IL.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Alonzo W. VanHoose
- Parents: Lee Raymond and Freda, nee Theis, Kneedler
- Brother: Norbert “Bud” Kneedler
- 2 sons-in-law
- Carlos Nunez
- Robert Burger
Surviving are her:
- 2 daughters
- Leah “Bunny” Nunez of O’Fallon, IL
- Vanna Burger of Fairview Heights, IL
- 3 grandchildren
- Lisa (Brian) Safarian
- Tony (Sandy) Nunez
- Jennifer (Jeremy) Dodt
- 9 great-grandchildren
- Jacob Safarian
- Andrew Safarian
- Rachel Safarian
- Jordyn Nunez
- Lauryn Nunez
- Alonzo Nunez
- Aubrey Dodt
- Easton Dodt
- Ainsley Dodt
- Dear nieces and nephews
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prospect Park United Methodist Church, Fairview Heights, IL.
Funeral: Private family funeral services will be held at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Pastor Karen Oplt officiating. Private interment will be held at Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
4 Comments
To Bunny and Vanna,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your Mom. She was a wonderful person and set an example for all of us to follow. She will never be forgotten.
Judy Campbell
To Bunny and Vanna my heart goes out to you both. You guys had the happiest and most loving mother. Our love and prayers go out to you. I know she is having a reunion with her Lord and her sweet family. Lila and Bob Moose
Vanna — So sorry to hear about your mom. Hugs to all of you! I will remember all of you in my prayers. I hope all is well for you. Take Care Love, Lynda Halde
Dear Vanna and Bunny,
Sending you so much love. Your mom is an inspiration to me and so many, an example of love, grace, compassion. I wish I could be there to celebrate her life with you all. I’ll be there in spirit, and send my sincere condolences to you and the entire family. What a legacy of love she has in you all.
Love, Kim