Ava Nicole Leitze Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Ava Nicole Leitze (East Peoria, Illinois) is shared. Ava, born on September 30, 2005 in Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on May 31, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ava Nicole Leitze to pay them a last tribute.
Ava will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Ava by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Ava is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Ava’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She is survived by: her parents, Nick Leitze and Kari Leitze; and her sisters, Rowan and Harper Leitze.
Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, online at http://www.stjude.org or to OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, 8630 State Route 91, Peoria, IL 61615, online at http://www.osfhealthcare.org.
