Leaann C. Kinneman

Leaann C. Kinneman, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Feb. 24, 2024 at her home in Goshen. She was born Dec. 24, 1937, in Elkhart to Thomas and Elizabeth "Jane" (Williams) Monschein.

On Nov. 19, 1973, she married Joseph Kinneman; he preceded her in death on Oct. 16, 2008. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Thomas.

Surviving are five children, Lynee (Mark Wetzel) Walters, Janette Walters, Shelley (Bill) Williams, Amanda (Morrie Sanderson) Kinneman, Barton Kinneman; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; three siblings, Elizabeth (Givil McGuire) Martin, Gretchen (Dave) Lowell and Richard "Rick" (Cathy Short) Monschein; and special friends Margaret Jacka, Jim and Judy Edmundson, and Nicole Borosh.

Leaann was a very hardworking woman, had her real estate license, and was the former owner of Leaann's Salon, part-owner in The Bulldog Saloon, and ALCO Tool. She was considered as an Entertainer Extraordinaire by those who knew her. She performed at the Bristol Opera House in Shocking Stocking and her annual Christmas/birthday parties were truly magical due to the fact that she was an incredible host. Leaann also enjoyed dancing, playing tennis, bowling, the Racket Club and St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church.

The family would like to give a special thank you to The Cottage Garden and Southern Care Hospice for their loving care.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 4, at Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home. Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Rice Cemetery and a celebration of life gathering will follow at the Elkhart Moose Lodge starting at 4 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to Here Kitty Kitty Rescue.