Melzina "Zinnie" Rensing

April 24, 1944 - September 7, 2020

Melzina " Zinnie" Rensing, 76 years of Red Bud, IL, passed away on September 7, 2020 at Oak Hill Care Center, Waterloo, IL. She was born April 24, 1944, in Bradford, AR. Zinnie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She really enjoyed playing bingo, cards and bowling. She was on two bowling teams, a Women's League in Red Bud and a Panorama Lanes Mixed League. She was a member at United Church of Christ in Red Bud, IL. Surviving are her husband, Richard Rensing, who she married on October 26, 1962, her two sons, Scott (Kathy) Rensing & Jeff (Lora) Rensing; her two grandsons, Cameron Rensing & Blake Rensing; her granddaughter, Juliana Rensing, along with other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Pearl, nee Weathers, Willis; her three sisters, Charlene Wellman, Mary Webster & Brenda Smith and a niece and nephew. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Leesman Funeral Home in Red Bud, IL. Funeral service will be on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Paul Kurrelmeyer, officiating. Per her wishes Zinnie will be cremated after the service. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to the American Cancer Society. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.