Ms. Kanisha "Nook" Donshae Polnitz
May 23, 1988 - March 15, 2020
Ms. Kanisha D. Polnitz, 31, of Peoria, IL transitioned to her heavenly home at 9:15 am on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Kanisha, affectionately known as Nook, was born on May 23, 1988 in Peoria, IL to Michelle Polnitz and James Campbell, Sr. She was raised by her step-father and mother, Sean and Michelle (Polnitz) Shockley and Montell Ewing. Nook was a beautiful fashionista! She was our little Diva. She loved traveling and spending time with her family especially her children. Nook was very spiritual and was a true child of God. Her hobbies were cooking, watching horror movies and shoe shopping. Nook leaves to cherish her most precious memories her loving and devoted family which includes her children; Jaylen Polnitz and Kaylen Timothy both of Peoria, IL; her parents; Sean and Michelle Shockley and her other step-father, Montell Ewing all of Peoria; her biological father, James Campbell, Sr., of St. Louis, MO; two sisters, Kiesha Polnitz and Cashae Campbell both of Peoria, IL; five brothers, James Campbell, Jr., Jarvez Campbell, Eric Roberts, Derrick Roberts and Cameron Smallwood all of Peoria, IL. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Kirsten Polnitz; two brothers, Christopher Polnitz and Anthony Polnitz; and her grandmother, Catherine Polnitz. A Private Funeral service will be held. Online condolences may be made at simonsmortuary.com. The Private Funeral service and Words of comfort from Pastor Chuck Brown will be live streamed on Facebook.
Ms. Kanisha D. Polnitz, 31, of Peoria, IL transitioned to her heavenly home at 9:15 am on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Kanisha, affectionately known as Nook, was born on May 23, 1988 in Peoria, IL to Michelle... View Obituary & Service Information