Leanne L. Porch

Leanne Louise (Grice) Porch, 72, of Anderson, IN, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 17, 2021, in Lafayette, IN. She was born on May 4, 1948, in Galesburg, IL to Wrenn Routh and Evelyn Janette (Luman) Grice. She grew up on White Gate Farm outside of London Mills, IL and married Michael A. Porch on June 29, 1969, in the London Mills United Methodist Church. Leanne was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Carol J. Major, and children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Michael; brother, George L. Grice of Chicago, IL; children, Rachel (Greg), Sarah “Sadie,” Noah, Enoch, Gabriel (Alaina), and Joshua (Rebekah); and nine grandchildren: Michael, Emilee, David, Sarah, Anna, Hunter, Isaac, Billy and Baby Boy. As a youth, Leanne enjoyed 4-H, homecoming parades, singing with her siblings and cousins, and was an active member of London Mills United Methodist Church. She attended Spoon River Valley High School and participated in Robed Choir and band, was President of the Girls Athletic Association, and graduated in 1966 as Salutatorian of her class. She graduated in 1974 from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in education with a specialization in Special Education. WIU awards the Leanne L. Grice Porch scholarship annually to a student majoring in Elementary Education. As an adult, Leanne enjoyed fulfilling her childhood dream of being a mom and grandma. She played an important role in the early homeschool movement, in which she continued to be very involved with her children for about 27 years. This included planning field trips, supporting the Homeschool Sons basketball teams, local 4-H, and homeschool and community theater. She faithfully attended and volunteered at her family’s church, Aletheia Fellowship and Ministry Center. Leanne sincerely valued people as God values them, and this was visible in her daily interaction with everyone around her. She lived a life of self-sacrifice in honor of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Visitations will be held at Aletheia Fellowship and Ministry Center located at 2505 Faith Drive in Anderson, Indiana on Friday, January 22, 2021, from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, January 23, 2021, from 10-11 a.m. The Funeral Service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Flowers and monetary gifts may be sent to her church, Aletheia Fellowship and Ministry Center. Suggested charities, which Leanne enjoyed supporting, include Samaritan’s Purse, and the Christian Broadcasting Network’s 700 Club. A future Celebration of Life for Leanne will be held in London Mills, Illinois and the date will be announced. www.loosecares.com.

Leanne L. Porch

May 4, 1948 - January 17, 2021