Lenard A. Brands

Lenard Brands, 92, of Beecher, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Lenard was born on January 9, 1931, in Beecher, IL, the son of Arnold and Frances Brands. He is survived by two of his loving children, Lynn (Harry) Heusing and Jane (William) Little; his son-in-law, Robert Mahlum; one sister, Joanne (Herbert) Teske; his sisters-in-law, Donna Williamson and Carolyn Bunte; grandchildren, Michael (Lynn) Heusing, Patrick (Sara) Heusing, Kourtney (Kyle) Zelhart, Karen (Chris) Facko, and Lance (Grace) Little; and 10 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his dear wife, Vera Brands; his daughter, Barbara Brands Mahlum; his parents; sisters, Janette Brands Kregel and Mary Brands Brez; as well as brother-in-law and sister-in-law Bob and Donna Schmitt. Lenard enjoyed fishing, scotch, watching the White Sox, and reminiscing about his years as a dairy farmer. Most of all, he loved his family fiercely and never skipped a beat supporting each child, grandchild, and great-grandchild! Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 9:00AM - 11:00AM, at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home. A memorial service will start promptly at 11:00AM. A private family internment will follow. Rev. Tom Ewing will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to your favorite charity or St. Luke Memorial Fund.