Amy Lucia Deering

Amy Lucia Deering (Kiolbasa) passed away in her home on January 14, 2024. Amy was born on October 24, 1952 to Charles and Margaret (Dix) Kiolbasa in Chicago IL. After graduating high school at Mary wood High School in Evanston IL in 1970, she married her high school sweetheart and had two children who she loved dearly, in the mid 70’s she became a talented wedding and portrait photographer, devoting many years to capturing the beauty of life through her lens. Surpassing her passion for photography was spending time with her loved ones, she carried her pictures of her children, grandchildren, her siblings and her beloved dogs at all times with great pride and adoration. She treasured her Polish heritage and making her family recipes for family, friends and fellow parishioners at Chapel Christian Faith. Amy adored sharing a dance with many friends and family over the years, and was known to light up the room with her bright spirit. She had a special way of telling her family “I love you” in Polish, a term of endearment passed down by her father. At home, Amy enjoyed spending time with her best friend and loving companion, Charles C Baker, and her four loyal and loving dogs. She loved those dear to her very deeply, and will be remembered for her heart, her infectious personality and her zest for life by all that knew her. Amy is survived by her companion Charles Baker, her two children Paul (Jennifer) Deering, Jenny (Bradley) Terrill; her six grandchildren Morgan (Joshua) Farkas, Steele (Elizabeth) Deering, Maxwell Terrill, Ryne Deering, Charles Terrill, and Tia Deering; her four great-grandchildren Jack, Noah, Henry, and Wylder Farkas; her siblings Charles George Jr. Kiolbasa Jean Brudnicki, Andy (Kyle) Kiolbasa, and Susan (Tom) Cullerton; her many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends; and her beloved dog Rizzo. Amy is survived by her companion Charles Baker, her two children Paul (Jennifer) Deering, Jenny (Bradley) Terrill; her six grandchildren Morgan (Joshua) Farkas, Steele (Elizabeth) Deering, Maxwell Terrill, Ryne Deering, Charles Terrill, and Tia Deering; her four great-grandchildren Jack, Noah, Henry, and Wylder Farkas; her siblings Charles George Jr. Kiolbasa Jean Brudnicki, Andy (Kyle) Kiolbasa, and Susan (Tom) Cullerton; her many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends; and her beloved dog Rizzo. Visitation details: Her celebration of life will be held on March 10th 2024 from 1:00-5:00 @ Oakland Meeting Hall, located at 221 N. Arlington, Oakland, FL 34760. Please note, this location will not accept floral deliveries outside the time frame of her celebration of life. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your local church or animal shelter in her name. If you would like to attend Amy’s celebration of life or leave condolences, please send to her daughter, Jenny Terrill @ Terrill5t@gmail.com Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home of Leesburg, Florida.

Amy Lucia Deering

October 24, 1952 - January 14, 2024