By Jim Meridith
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      Leona Maryann Elizabeth Moss, 80, of Highland, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Carle Hospital in Urbana, IL.

      She was born on January 26, 1941, in Highland, IL, to Herman Drees and Antonia Ungrund. She married Ronald Moss on February 23, 1963, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL. They shared 58 wonderful years together.

      Leona lived in Highland all her life and worked for The Lory Theatre doing ticket sales in her early years. She was a devout Catholic, praying the rosary often, and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. In her past time, she loved to watch The Game Show Network and EWTN, and play solitaire.  Spending time with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were always at the top of her list. Leona was a strong fighter, beating two bouts of cancer: uterine and colon. She was a good mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be missed by all who knew her.

      She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and Antonia Drees; sisters, Ceil Ciezadlo, Joan Ryndak, Rita Schrage, Mildred “Millie” Snee, Louise Ribbing, Helen Drees; brother, Vic Drees.

      Leona is survived by her husband, Ronald Moss, Highland, IL; son, Jeffrey Moss, Highland, IL; granddaughters, Alexandrea Rae (Brion) Hopson, Victoria Camille (Cameron) Luitjohan; great-grandchildren, Belladonna Marie Hopson, Felix Gregory Luitjohan; many nieces and nephews.

      In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Highland Food Pantry.

      Services will be held at a later date.

      Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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    1. Dennis Buchmiller / December 13, 2021 at 3:44 pm

      Sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. We went to high school together. She was a good person.

      Dennis Buchmiller

    2. Bernadette Chverchko / December 13, 2021 at 11:13 pm

      Leona will be dearly missed by all. I am very grateful for the love and kindness she showed me and my family while we lived in Highland. Especially the way she treated my daughter Mattie. Because of Leona, my daughter knows what it is like to have a Grandmother. I will forever be grateful! We will always cherish the memories we share with Leona. She will never be forgotten. May she always know how much she was loved.

    3. Judy Pacatte Brauns / December 14, 2021 at 10:09 am

      Sorry for you loss. Leona and I were St. Paul high school friends for years and years. In later years we would meet once a month with other friends and just catch up on each other lives. She always sent cards in fact it brings me to tears because just last month she sent me a birthday card for my 80th. birthday. She even enclosed a hand written note. She was a good holy caring person.

      Judy Pacatte Brauns

    4. Dolores Voss / December 14, 2021 at 11:34 am

      So sorry for your loss of Leona.. We went to high school together. She was a very sweet person. Will keep you and your family in my prayers. Dolores Voss.

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