Anna M. “SPOONS” Fink, age 75, of Belleville, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2022, surrounded by her three girls Lynnette, Gina, and Jodi, and the love of her life ‘Palsy Walsy’ Steve Loecher.
Anna was born on August 6, 1947, in East St. Louis to Fred Sr. and Alma (Phillipson)Woods.
Anna leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 29 years, Steve Loecher; her three daughters and many grandchildren, Lynnette Madura (Joshua Madura and fiancé Kyla Somerville, and Jakob and Bobbilea Madura), Gina and Kris Trimmer (Madelin), and Jodi and Pat Gleeson (Caitlin, Patrick Weller, and Ella).
She was blessed to have been given two wonderful “Bonus” children whom she loved dearly; Shelley and Doug Harris (Alex) and Nate Loecher.
She is also survived by siblings Fred Jr., Steve, Penny, David, Bobby, and Kay; her sister-in-law, Diane Eyre; her cousins, nephews, nieces, great nieces and friends who will all miss her very much.
Anna was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Diana White, brother Don Woods, special friend John Henry Meravy, and son-in-law Jamie Madura.
She loved spending time with her family and friends. Despite her complications from a lengthy battle with Lupus, Anna would still make every effort to spend time with those she loved. She simply wanted to brighten the lives of those she loved and that she surely did.
Affectionately known as “Nana”, she was utterly devoted to her grandchildren. Nana was a staple in all her grandchildren’s lives. She loved being present for all her grandchildren’s firsts. She celebrated every Christmas by gifting them with a custom and personalized ornament. And she loved creating family memories by spending countless hours playing multiple games - Five Crowns, Dominos, Farkle - the list goes on and on.
Memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Followed promptly by a funeral service, at Kassly Mortuary, Ltd. in Fairview Heights, Illinois.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to:
The Lupus Foundation of America http://support.lupus.org/goto/AnnaMFink
Attn: Anna Fink Memorial
2000 L Street, Suite 410
Washington DC 20036
Or:
York Suburban Education Foundation
C/O Impact Foundation
https://www.mygiving.net/donate/York-Suburban-Education-Foundation
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