Sept. 25, 1956 - Feb. 25, 2013

ELKHART - Leanne J. (McFall) Brill, 56, passed away Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at her residence in Elkhart.

She was born Sept. 25, 1956, in Elkhart to Donald Ray and Wanetta (Fletcher) McFall. Leanne married Brent E. Brill Sept. 11, 1982. They later divorced in 2010, but remained close and caring for each other.

Surviving are her daughters, Alissa Brill and Jeff Hudak Jr. of Osceola and Lindsay Brill of Elkhart; her mother, Wanetta J. McFall of Elkhart; sisters Donetta "Dee" (Dan) Atkinson of Fairfield Glade, Tenn., Cinda (Terry) Belanger of Granger and Carla (Edward) Chester of Vandalia, Mich.; a brother Thomas R. (Teresa) McFall of Bloomington; former husband Brent E. Brill of Elkhart; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Her beloved father, Donald Ray McFall, preceded her in death in 2005.

Leanne retired after 17 years as a librarian at Mary Daly Elementary School. She was a 1975 graduate of Elkhart Central High School and was an avid Indy 500 fan. She loved to visit the ocean, watch fireworks, listen to music, and have legendary Halloween parties, which was one of her favorite holidays. Leanne was a loving mother, daughter and sister who touched many lives of those who knew her. Her beloved dachshund, Winnie Hope, will miss her too.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2013, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St., Elkhart. Funeral services celebrating Leann's life will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Pastor Gary Sheets will officiate. Burial will follow at Rice Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may go to The Chiari Institute, 611 Northern Blvd., Suite 150, Great Neck, NY 11021; or City of Elkhart, Parks and Recreation Dept., for fireworks.

Please visit www.billingsfuneralhome.com to send the family a condolence.

Anne Wylder, Rochester, MN Alissa and Lindsey - I was very sorry to hear about your Mom, my most sincere condolences. All of my best to you both during this time.

Carol Schultheis, Tucson, AZ Our prayers are with Leannes family,when we coached at Daly we were lucky to have such great parents as Leanne and Brent to support there two girls and us.We had many good talks with Leanne and Carol would spend time in the library talking about family and school.She will be greatly missed and may God wrap his loving arms around her family.

Joan Rinehart, Florence, SC To the Mc Fall family. My sincere sympathy to all of you. so many memories of when we lived next door on Marshall Blvd. Joan Rinehart

John & Sherry McCrory, Fairfield, TN To the McFall Family. Our deepest sympathy to all of you for your loss. Leanne was a special person and will certainly be missed. We have you in our prayers.

John & Sherry McCrory, Fairfield, TN To the McFall Family. We have known Leanne for many years. She was a very "special" person and she will be missed. Our deepest sympanthy to all of you for your loss. We have you in our prayers.

Jackie Riebel, Elkhart, IN Our deepest sympathy to all of Leanne's family. We have you all in our prayers. If there's anything you want or need please give us a call. With all our love Jake, Jackie, Kacey and LaVon. Rest in Peace.

Cleo Fletcher, las vegas, NV My deepest condolences to Leanne's family and friends.

Ryan Conley, Parker, CO Brent, Alissa and Lindsay -- so sorry to hear about the passing of Leanne. She was such a wonderful person. God bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Dina Harris, Elkhart, IN We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Dina Harris, Bill Murray Melissa and David Murray

Donna Troyer Fletcher, Bristol, IN To the McFall Family, I knew Leanne and the family for many years as we lived a block away growing up. My sincere condolences to you all for your loss. May GOD surround you with his love and comfort.

Nikki (Rowe) Kiser, Lexington, KY Alissa & Lindsay- I am very sorry to hear about your mother. May she rest in peace.

Julie Breitling, Elkhart, IN Leeanne & I grew up just a few blocks from each other. I was fortunate to see her again at the last 1975 Class Reunion. She always had a smile and positive words to say. She will be missed. My sincere condolences.

Theresa Rogers-Maier, Elkhart, IN Carla & Tom, I had the pleasure of working with Leanne at Mary Daly Elementary School. I did not know she was your sister - so very sorry for you and your families loss. Leanne was a very special person and will be missed.

Sandra Lese-Clark, Elkhart, IN I am so very sorry to hear of Leanne's passing. My sympathies to all her family. I worked with her and Brent years ago and remember her always having a great smile. RIP Leanne.

Michele Lucchese, Vandalia, MI To Carla and the entire family of Leanne - I am so very sorry for you loss of your sister. I remember her in high school with always a smile on her face. You have my prayers and deepest sympathy during this difficult time.

Millie Shaw, Elkhart, IN I am so sorry to learn of Leanne's death,my sincere condolences to her family. I am so glad I had the opportunity to know Leanne and bowling with her on a league many years ago. May she rest in peace. Sincerely in Christ, Millie