June Xanders, 90, of Allendale, Illinois passed away on June 1, 2026, at Wabash General Hospital.
She was born on June 14, 1935, in Wabash County. She was the daughter of Emmett and Jennie (Leek) Couch. She married Fred L. Xanders on February 13, 1953, at Fort McClellan Army Base in Anniston, Alabama. They shared 72 wonderful years of marriage together.
June graduated from Allendale High School in 1952. She worked at Pacific Press in Mt Carmel. For many years, June and Fred owned and operated concession trailers that they worked at local auctions, fairs, and M.C.H.S. football games. FAT FREDDIES (their food trailer) was loved by all! They also catered for weddings, family reunions, class reunions and birthday parties. June and Fred volunteered at the Orio Chowder fundraiser for many years as well. They always enjoyed giving back to the community.
June’s favorite pastimes were cooking, baking, canning, ironing, working with her flowers and taking care of her large garden. She also loved spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her children; Greg L. (Pattie) Xanders, Kevin L. Xanders, Misty K. (Paul) Kieffer and grandsons; Kyle (Taylor) Kieffer, and Eric Haines.
June was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Fred, and her sister, Eva Maye Annerino.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Short-Cunningham Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at Adams Corner Cemetery at 11:30 a.m.
A Celebration of Life for June will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the First Christian Church at 11:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions in memory of June Xanders can be made to the First Christian Church or the Wabash County Animal Shelter Buddies. Envelopes will be available at Short-Cunningham Funeral Home.
Condolences may be made online at www.short-cunninghamfh.com
Short-Cunningham Funeral Home is honored to serve the Xanders family.
