AnnaJeanne E. Kampwerth
- Visitation Dates and Times
Friday, February 14, 2025 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 15, 2025 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
- Visitation Location
Moss Funeral Home, Breese
- Service Date
Saturday, February 15, 2025
- Service Time
11:00 a.m.
- Service Location
St. Rose Catholic Church
- Full Obituary
AnnaJeanne E. Kampwerth, age 94, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the Villas at St. James. She was born September 9, 1930, in St. Rose, a daughter of the late William and Alma, nee Goestenkors, Schrage. AnnaJeanne married the love of her life Andrew Kampwerth April 3, 1951, at St. Rose Catholic Church and he preceded her in death August 21, 2005.
AnnaJeanne was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Terry Kampwerth; siblings, William (Verena) Schrage, Patricia (Al) VonderHaar, Sr. Mary Jane Schrage, ASC, Victoria Book, Dennis and Roger Schrage (in infancy), and; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Clara (nee Schumacher) Kampwerth; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Alfred (Agnes) Kampwerth, Jerome (Irma)(Betty) Kampwerth, Mary Edith (Lewis) Haar, John Kampwerth, Louis Winkeler, Robert Kampwerth, Ralph Kampwerth, Gerald (Agnes) Kampwerth, Bruno Kampwerth (age 3), and Geraldine Kampwerth (in infancy).
She is survived by her loving children, Jeanne (John) Leatherwood of Conroe, TX, Ron Kampwerth of Salem, OR, Carolyn McDonald of O’Fallon, IL, Steve (Michelle) Kampwerth of Birmingham, AL, and Jeff (Amy) Kampwerth of St. Rose, IL. Cherished grandmother to John (Erin), Brian (Kendl), and Michael (Bailey) Leatherwood; Ryan (Stacey), Brett (Jordan), Lindsey, Adam (Kelli), and Avoynna Kampwerth; Brandon, Bryce Kampwerth, and Brianne (Shawn) McGinnis; Andrew (Sadie) McDonald, Alexandra (Kyle) Tebbe, and Jack (special friend, Shaye Hunt) McDonald; Olivia (Hunter) DeFalco and Avery Kampwerth; and Elyse (special friend, Justin Becker) and Abbi Kampwerth. She was blessed with 23 great-grandchildren. AnnaJeanne is also survived by her brother, Linus (Emilie) Schrage of Chicago; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tom Book of Belleville, Mary Kampwerth, Marietta Winkeler, Darlene Kampwerth, and James (Dorothy) Kampwerth, all of Highland; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
AnnaJeanne developed a deep-rooted sense of faith, family, and hard work growing up on a dairy farm. She and Andrew continued that tradition, dairy farming for 36 years. She also worked as a phlebotomist at Highland Hospital in her early 20’s and was a dedicated volunteer at St. Rose School and Twin Oaks Golf Course, where her famous potato salad was a favorite among patrons.
A woman of many talents, AnnaJeanne was an avid quilter, creating hundreds of beautiful quilts over the years. She enjoyed playing euchre with family (two-time Kampwerth Bid-Euchre Champion) and friends and was known for her delicious homemade pies, cookies, and picnic pickles. Her sweet and kind nature meant she never met a stranger, and her remarkable memory allowed her to recall family connections spanning generations. More than anything, she cherished being with family.
She was a devoted member of St. Rose Catholic Church, participating in the Altar Sodality and adult choir. She was also active in the St. Rose Development Club, served as president of the Mater Dei Mothers and Friends, and was a member of the Holstein Friesian Association of America.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church with Fr. Edward Schaefer presiding. Interment will be at St. Rose Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be Friday, February 14, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Moss Funeral Home, Breese.
In lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, memorials may be made to St. Rose Catholic Church, Mater Dei Catholic High School, St. Rose Fire Department, or Clinton County Relay for Life and will be received at the visitation or by mail, Moss Funeral Home, 535 N. 5th St. Breese, IL 62230, who is serving the family.
