Barbara J. Leonard's Obituary
Decatur – Barbara J. Leonard, 87, of Decatur passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 in Decatur.
Barbara was born March 8, 1927, in Decatur, the daughter of Tobias J. and Marie (Marshall) Burke. A member of Ss. James & Patrick Catholic Church, Barbara married Maurice Leonard on June 11, 1946 in Decatur and he preceded her in death.
Surviving is her daughter, Gail A. Leonard of Decatur; brother, John T. “Jack” Burke of Clinton; special friend, Carol Olson of Cerro Gordo; nephew, John T. “Toby” Burke, Jr and wife Unchu of Streator; niece, Susan Burke of Tecumseh of Oklahoma. Although we grieve her passing and will miss her greatly, God has given her peace and freedom from all infirmities.
Barbara was reunited in Heaven with her husband; parents; sister, Darlene; daughter, Jacqueline and her best friend since high school Roberta “Bobbie” VanDeventer.
Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial celebrating her life will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Rev. John Burnette and Rev. Jeff Grant celebrants. Visitation will be Monday, April 28, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home; vigil prayer service 4:30 p.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Illiopolis.
The Leonard family is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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