Leah Ann Search

LEAH ANN SEARCH, 57, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:54 pm, Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois.

She was born to the late James “Jim” and Sharon (nee Mueller) Shields on December 16, 1963 in Kirkwood, Missouri.

Leah married Taylor “Tate” Search on April 20, 1985 in Chester, Illinois; he survives.

She was a valued member of the faculty/staff at St. Mary’s Catholic School for over 28 years.

Leah was a member of St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois. She loved watching her family play sports, baking and spending time with her grandson Trenton.

Survivors:

Husband:

Tate Search Chester, IL

Mother:

Sharon Shields Chester, IL

2 Children:

Tyler (Kacey) Search Chester, IL

Nicole (Brendan) Madsen Odessa, MO

3 Siblings:

Mark (Judy) Shields Chester, IL

Jay (Dawn) Shields Dyer, IN

Denice (Mike) Atchison Chester, IL

1 Grandson:

Trenton Search

1 Grandchild due in August

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Father – James “Jim” Shields

Funeral Mass :

10:00 am, Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Msgr. Dennis Schaefer

Interment :

St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Monday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday – 7:30 am – 9:45 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials :

St. Mary’s Catholic School

Valle Catholic School