Deanna M. Leander

Deanna M. Leander, 87, of Washington, IL, formerly of Canton, passed away September 3, 2025 at the Washington Senior Living Facility in Washington, IL. She was born on April 7, 1938 in Canton to Dean and Coye (Leonard) Rakestraw. She married Jerry Leander on December 27, 1959 at the Evangelical Free Church in Canton, they celebrated over 50 years together. He preceded her in death on February 21, 2016. Also preceding her in death were her parents and daughter-in-law Jill Leander.

Surviving are two sons; Troy Leander of Canton and Todd (Sarah) Leander of Morton, three grandchildren; Ryan (Anna) Leander, Blake Leander and Karryl Lei Leander, three great-grandchildren; Eli Leander, Milo Leander and Nora Leander and one sister-in-law Harriet (Ed) Davis of Virginia, IL.

Deanna loved her animals and her compassionate heart for animals was known to all her friends and family. She was also a wonderful and loving mother who was a stay-at-home mom raising her two boys. Most of all though, she loved the lord and was always serving the Lord in some capacity. She was a devoted Christian who cherished her Bible and the teaching of Jesus. Jerry and Deanna attended the Evangelical Free Church in Canton, IL, and they took solace in knowing the Lord was watching over them and the church. She was an organist for fifty years in the church and faithfully served the church in this capacity. There will be no visitation with private family service being held at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton, IL. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to her church. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.