LeAnn (Schroeder) Hardiek, 31, passed away at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015, at her home in Effingham surrounded by her loving family.
LeAnn Elizabeth was born June 10, 1983, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, the only child born to Barb (Dust) Starwalt and Jim Schroeder. She was baptized at St. Clare Catholic Church in Altamont and reaffirmed her faith and became a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Effingham.
LeAnn attended Effingham public schools, where she excelled in most sports, especially basketball and volleyball. She graduated from Effingham High School in 2001 and received her Associates Degree in English from Lake Land College, Mattoon. LeAnn was a member of Effingham YB Next, a supporter of Relay For Life - Effingham County and was a founder of Effingham “Bras For A Cause.”
LeAnn was blessed with two sons. Aiden James was born Feb. 24, 2005, and William Joseph was born Sept. 20, 2006. She was employed by Heartland Dental in Effingham in the Corporate Office Affiliations Department.
LeAnn leaves behind her mother, Barb and stepfather, Doug Starwalt of Jewett; father, Jim and stepmother, Kathy (Soltwedel) Schroeder of Effingham.
Surviving from her mother's side are her brother, Chad (Sheri) Starwalt and their children, Bo and Avery of Highland; sister, Stacey Starwalt (fiance, Bobby Cline) and adopted child Nolan of St. Louis; and grandparents, Kenny and Wanda Starwalt of Jewett.
Surviving from her father’s side are her brother, Chris (Chelsea) Lash of Little Rock; sister, Barb (Darrell) Schaal and their children, Justin (fiancee, Megan Durbin), Jordan (friend, Wesley) all of Farina; sister, Windy (Danny) Westfall of Champaign; paternal grandmother, Bernice (Klitzing) Schroeder of Effingham; and maternal stepgrandmother, Marian Dust.
LeAnn also leaves behind special friend, James Davis of Effingham; many aunts, uncles, cousins and a multitude of friends.
LeAnn was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, William and Betty Dust; paternal grandfather, Arlin Schroeder and stepgrandparents, LeRoy and Rosemary Soltwedel.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Effingham. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Effingham.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church and one hour prior to funeral service Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Aiden and Will Hardiek Trust Fund, Lincolnland Hospice or to the donor’s choice.
LeAnn Elizabeth was born June 10, 1983, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, the only child born to Barb (Dust) Starwalt and Jim Schroeder. She was baptized at St. Clare Catholic Church in Altamont and reaffirmed her faith and became a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Effingham.
LeAnn attended Effingham public schools, where she excelled in most sports, especially basketball and volleyball. She graduated from Effingham High School in 2001 and received her Associates Degree in English from Lake Land College, Mattoon. LeAnn was a member of Effingham YB Next, a supporter of Relay For Life - Effingham County and was a founder of Effingham “Bras For A Cause.”
LeAnn was blessed with two sons. Aiden James was born Feb. 24, 2005, and William Joseph was born Sept. 20, 2006. She was employed by Heartland Dental in Effingham in the Corporate Office Affiliations Department.
LeAnn leaves behind her mother, Barb and stepfather, Doug Starwalt of Jewett; father, Jim and stepmother, Kathy (Soltwedel) Schroeder of Effingham.
Surviving from her mother's side are her brother, Chad (Sheri) Starwalt and their children, Bo and Avery of Highland; sister, Stacey Starwalt (fiance, Bobby Cline) and adopted child Nolan of St. Louis; and grandparents, Kenny and Wanda Starwalt of Jewett.
Surviving from her father’s side are her brother, Chris (Chelsea) Lash of Little Rock; sister, Barb (Darrell) Schaal and their children, Justin (fiancee, Megan Durbin), Jordan (friend, Wesley) all of Farina; sister, Windy (Danny) Westfall of Champaign; paternal grandmother, Bernice (Klitzing) Schroeder of Effingham; and maternal stepgrandmother, Marian Dust.
LeAnn also leaves behind special friend, James Davis of Effingham; many aunts, uncles, cousins and a multitude of friends.
LeAnn was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, William and Betty Dust; paternal grandfather, Arlin Schroeder and stepgrandparents, LeRoy and Rosemary Soltwedel.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Effingham. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Effingham.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church and one hour prior to funeral service Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Aiden and Will Hardiek Trust Fund, Lincolnland Hospice or to the donor’s choice.
LeAnn (Schroeder) Hardiek, 31, passed away at 11:20 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2015, at her home in Effingham surrounded by her loving family.
LeAnn Elizabeth was born June 10, 1983, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, the only child born to Barb (Dust) Starwalt and Jim Schroeder. She was baptized at St. Clare Catholic Church in Altamont and reaffirmed her faith and became a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Effingham.
LeAnn attended Effingham public schools, where she excelled in most sports, especially basketball and volleyball. She graduated from Effingham High School in 2001 and received her Associates Degree in English from Lake Land College, Mattoon. LeAnn was a member of Effingham YB Next, a supporter of Relay For Life - Effingham County and was a founder of Effingham “Bras For A Cause.”
LeAnn was blessed with two sons. Aiden James was born Feb. 24, 2005, and William Joseph was born Sept. 20, 2006. She was employed by Heartland Dental in Effingham in the Corporate Office Affiliations Department.
LeAnn leaves behind her mother, Barb and stepfather, Doug Starwalt of Jewett; father, Jim and stepmother, Kathy (Soltwedel) Schroeder of Effingham.
Surviving from her mother's side are her brother, Chad (Sheri) Starwalt and their children, Bo and Avery of Highland; sister, Stacey Starwalt (fiance, Bobby Cline) and adopted child Nolan of St. Louis; and grandparents, Kenny and Wanda Starwalt of Jewett.
Surviving from her father’s side are her brother, Chris (Chelsea) Lash of Little Rock; sister, Barb (Darrell) Schaal and their children, Justin (fiancee, Megan Durbin), Jordan (friend, Wesley) all of Farina; sister, Windy (Danny) Westfall of Champaign; paternal grandmother, Bernice (Klitzing) Schroeder of Effingham; and maternal stepgrandmother, Marian Dust.
LeAnn also leaves behind special friend, James Davis of Effingham; many aunts, uncles, cousins and a multitude of friends.
LeAnn was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, William and Betty Dust; paternal grandfather, Arlin Schroeder and stepgrandparents, LeRoy and Rosemary Soltwedel.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Effingham. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Effingham.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church and one hour prior to funeral service Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Aiden and Will Hardiek Trust Fund, Lincolnland Hospice or to the donor’s choice.
LeAnn Elizabeth was born June 10, 1983, at St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in Effingham, the only child born to Barb (Dust) Starwalt and Jim Schroeder. She was baptized at St. Clare Catholic Church in Altamont and reaffirmed her faith and became a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Effingham.
LeAnn attended Effingham public schools, where she excelled in most sports, especially basketball and volleyball. She graduated from Effingham High School in 2001 and received her Associates Degree in English from Lake Land College, Mattoon. LeAnn was a member of Effingham YB Next, a supporter of Relay For Life - Effingham County and was a founder of Effingham “Bras For A Cause.”
LeAnn was blessed with two sons. Aiden James was born Feb. 24, 2005, and William Joseph was born Sept. 20, 2006. She was employed by Heartland Dental in Effingham in the Corporate Office Affiliations Department.
LeAnn leaves behind her mother, Barb and stepfather, Doug Starwalt of Jewett; father, Jim and stepmother, Kathy (Soltwedel) Schroeder of Effingham.
Surviving from her mother's side are her brother, Chad (Sheri) Starwalt and their children, Bo and Avery of Highland; sister, Stacey Starwalt (fiance, Bobby Cline) and adopted child Nolan of St. Louis; and grandparents, Kenny and Wanda Starwalt of Jewett.
Surviving from her father’s side are her brother, Chris (Chelsea) Lash of Little Rock; sister, Barb (Darrell) Schaal and their children, Justin (fiancee, Megan Durbin), Jordan (friend, Wesley) all of Farina; sister, Windy (Danny) Westfall of Champaign; paternal grandmother, Bernice (Klitzing) Schroeder of Effingham; and maternal stepgrandmother, Marian Dust.
LeAnn also leaves behind special friend, James Davis of Effingham; many aunts, uncles, cousins and a multitude of friends.
LeAnn was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, William and Betty Dust; paternal grandfather, Arlin Schroeder and stepgrandparents, LeRoy and Rosemary Soltwedel.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Effingham. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Effingham.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church and one hour prior to funeral service Monday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Aiden and Will Hardiek Trust Fund, Lincolnland Hospice or to the donor’s choice.
