Leona M. Buch

LEONA M. BUCH , 91 , of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 6:11 am, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois.

She was born to the late William and Martha (nee Nagel) Buch on July 23, 1930 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Leona married Gilbert “Gib” Buch on June 13, 1959 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois; he preceded her in death on February 12, 2020.

She worked in the housekeeping department at the nursing home in Red Bud, Illinois for over 15 years.

Sh e was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois. She enjoyed working in her garden, completing crossword puzzles, and watching hummingbirds and St. Louis Cardinals baseball.

Survivors:

1 Daughter:

Jana (Drew) Buch-McCoy St. Ann, MO

1 Grandson:

William (Ashley) McCoy St. Ann, MO

2 Great Grandsons:

Oliver & Parker McCoy

2 Sisters:

Margaret (Don) Blankenship Durant, OK

Marie Everding Red Bud, IL

1 Brother:

LeVern (Laverne) Buch Lenzburg, IL

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband, 1 Brother – Victor Buch and 3 Sisters – Dorothy Kruse, Norma Kruse and Anita Koester.

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Saturday, May 21, 2022

Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Scott Hojnacki

Interment:

Trinity Lutheran Cemetery

Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois

Visitation:

Friday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Trinity Lutheran Church, Red Bud (Prairie), Illinois

Memorials:

Donor’s Choice