Leona Zander Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Leona Zander of Sparta, Illinois, born in Kennett, Missouri, who passed away on March 10, 2022, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leona Zander to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jimmy Downey and Venie Downey (Aaron); and her daughter Deana "Shelly" Downey. She is survived by: her husband Larry Zander of Sparta, IL; her son Kenny Downey of Leroy, IL; her stepchildren, Rick Zander (Sherry) and Mindy Childs; her grandchildren, David Edwards (Kayla) of Mascoutah, IL, Kenly Downey of Leroy, IL, Aaron Downey of Leroy, IL and Kenny Downy Jr. of Leroy, IL; and her siblings, Nancy Cahoon (Steven) of Wasda, MO, Deanna Reichling (Michael) of Walsh, IL, Barbara Young (Tim) of Ava, MO, Denver Downey of Mt. Vernon, IL, Michael Downey (Laura) of Ava, MO and Rickey Downey of Blair, IL..