Kenneth Lester Leetham

Kenneth Lester Leetham, age 67, of Schram City, passed away on January 26, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, Illinois.

A Celebration of Life for Kenneth will be held at a later date.

Kenneth was born on August 2, 1957, in Hillsboro, Illinois 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. Kenneth later then married Shirley Stewart, and they later divorced. Kenneth 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.

Kenneth is survived by his son Brett Leetham, step-children 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 in Kenneth’s memory may be directed to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Condolences may be left online at www.houghfuneralhome.com.

Hough & Sons Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements.