Leona L. Brands

Leona L. Brands, 98, a lifelong resident of Beecher, passed away Monday August 16, 2021 at her home. She was born August 1, 1923 in Beecher, IL, the daughter of Martin & Bertha (Teske) Brands. Leona is survived by her sister in law Janice Brands of Beecher, 17 nieces and nephews, and over 100 great and great-great nieces and nephews. She is proceeded in death by her parents, brother Martin Brands, and two sisters Marcella Kidwell and Garneta Ralston. Leona enjoyed working at Knuths Kountry Korner for many years. Some of her favorite things were spending time with her loved ones of which she had many, telling stories and sharing her many memories, working crossword puzzles, cooking and baking for others, and playing scrabble. She also had a love of dogs, especially Buffy. The most important thing to her was her faith in God, which never wavered and everything circled back to God’s Will. She clung to her faith in every circumstance. She shared God’s love with everyone proudly. Visitation will be Saturday August 21, 2021 from 9am until the funeral service at 11:30am at St John Lutheran Church, Eagle Lake. Burial Will be at St John Lutheran Cemetery. The Rev. Julian Lamie will officiate. The funeral service will be live streamed on St John Lutheran Church's facebook page. Hack-Jensen funeral home is handling the arrangements. Masks are encouraged at the church.