Leanella Rosalie Kloepping, 88, of Lanark, IL, died peacefully at home on Sunday June 5, 2022. She was born on August 10, 1933, at home in Mt. Carroll, IL, to Aaron and Valida (Frederick) Pieper. She attended elementary school at Loran Country School and Renter School in Pearl City and graduated from Lanark High School. She also completed some college courses. On June 1, 1951, the same day she graduated from high school, she married Duane E. Kloepping in Lanark, IL, at the home of his parents, John and Evelyn Kloepping. They were married for 62 years. In addition to being a homemaker, she helped Duane run a shoe store in Lanark, and was the General Manager and Vice President at Hygienic Fabrics in Lanark for 29 years. She was a member of Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren, where she taught for 50 years and served on commissions at one time or another.

Survivors include her sons: David and Michael (Mary) Kloepping; grandchildren: Crena (Jason) Hamilton, Christopher (Katie) Kloepping, John Kloepping, and Sarah Kloepping; three great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, and sisters: Sandra Thacher and Beverly Derrer.

She was preceded in death by her husband Duane Kloepping and her parents.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday June 9, 2022, at 2 PM, with visitation at 10 AM until time of service, at Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren, 14395 Brethren Rd, Lanark, IL.

Interment at Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren Cemetery. A memorial has been established for the church. Online condolences may be shared at www.schwarzfh.com