Deanna Jean Kemnitz

Deanna Jean Kemnitz, 78, of Manteno passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Momence Meadows Nursing Center. She was born March 4, 1942 in Kankakee, the daughter of George and Alene (Harvey) Bowers. She married Jerome Kemnitz on September 18, 1979 in Valparaiso, Indiana. Deanna enjoyed floral design, decorating and her home. She loved her pets and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband; daughters, Pamela Owen, Marsha (Albert) Banta and Lisa (Calvin) Hinich; stepson, JR (Kim) Kemnitz, Jr.; five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews including Marianne Caron and Nancy Shear. Deanna is preceded in death by her parents; sons, Daniel Crouse and Donald Crouse; sisters, Lucille (Wendell) Marr, Dean (Bill) Magruder, Grace Crombar and Bernita (Bob) Caron; and brothers, Hal Bowers and Billy Jo Bowers Cremation rites have been accorded. Services will be announced later. Memorials may be made to the local Alzheimer Association.