Kenneth L. Leetham, 67

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Kenneth Lester Leetham, 67, of Schram City, died on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Hough & Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Leetham was born on Aug. 2, 1957, in Hillsboro, to his parents Virgil Lee and Anna Belle May (Copple) Leetham. He graduated from Hillsboro High School and worked as a truck driver delivering for Anheuser. He married Joy Leetham and they later divorced. Mr. Leetham later then married Shirley Stewart, and they later divorced.

Mr. Leetham had a love for the games of bowling and darts. He was the best father, grandfather, uncle, son and friend to all those that loved him. His fun-loving self will be missed by all.

Mr. Leetham is survived by his son, Brett Leetham; stepchildren, Jenetta, David, Mindy, Bethany and Jamie Portwood; grandchildren, Hunter and Cooper Leetham and Christopher, Kaizleigh, Laiken and Bentleigh DeArmond; as well as his brother, Dennis Leetham of Coffeen.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Juneanne Leetham.

Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be left online at www.houghfuneralhome.com.