Leona M. Ziegler Obituary (1937

Leona M. Ziegler, 87, of Chillicothe, formerly of Henry, passed away on October 1, 2024 at Lacon Nursing and Rehab Center in Lacon, IL. Leona was born in Brookfield, IL on May 12, 1937, a daughter to Clifford and Mildred (Peterson) Tuttle. She married Ted Streitmatter in 1955. She later married Leslie A. Ziegler on December 2, 1991, in Lacon, IL. He survives. Also surviving are her children, Cheri (Willie) Torchia, Tammy (Steve) Anderson, Mildred "Mitzi" (Ronnie) Pollitt, Tiffiny Conley, Alan Ziegler, and Amy Prince; 15 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; 3 great- great-grandchildren; a sister, Wilma Reed; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, 3 sisters, and 2 grandchildren. Leona loved traveling to Colorado, North Carolina, and Florida to visit with family and friends. She loved Elvis music, watching old western movies, going to garage sales, doing crossword puzzles and playing cards. Her greatest joy of all was spending time with her family and especially all of her grandchildren. She was loved by many friends, nieces and nephews who most affectionately referred to her as Noni. Cremation has been accorded. Calvert & Johnson Memorial homes in Henry is assisting with a private family service, followed by burial of the Urn in Henry Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601. Online memories and condolences can be left for her family at www.calvertmemorial.com.