Deanna J. Anderson

Deanna Jeannell Korhorn Anderson was born October 30, 1967, and passed peacefully after a long battle with cancer on August 26, 2025. She attended Oak Forest High School and graduated in 1985 and pursued higher education at Trinity Christian College and Robert Morris University. On May 8, 1999, Deanna married Nikolas Anderson and later devotedly raised three daughters together.

Deanna is forever known for her kindness and ability to make others feel valued. Her laughter was famously contagious and would bring joy and humor to any conversation. Her warmth was so renowned that even one conversation with her has left countless people touched, and one of her greatest strengths was to spread kindness and compassion to all.

She has spent her life working to help others in various reception, administrative, and educational positions. Her passions were beauty and fashion, literature, and giving to others, both humans and animals alike.

Deanna will always be remembered for her strength, compassion, kindness, and thoughtfulness. Her love will eternally be felt by her family and friends.

Deanna is survived by her loving family- husband Nikolas Anderson; daughters Claire Anderson, Madeline Anderson, and Grace Anderson; parents Samuel and Frances Korhorn; brother Glenn (Jennifer) Korhorn; and nephews Trevor and Tyler Korhorn. She is also lovingly remembered by sister-in-law Julianna Allred, brothers-in-law Charles Anderson and Gregory Anderson; nieces and nephews Alexandria (Anderson) Boecker, Charles Anderson, Colton Anderson, Victoria (Allred) Tyler, Jacob Anderson, and Joseph Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, please donate on Deanna’s behalf to the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center: https://www.niwrc.org/donate