Freeport-Barbara Jane Leonhardt, 79 , of Freeport, a resident of Oakley Courts, died Saturday, December 27, 2003 at Provena St. Joseph Center.
Born August 20, 1924 in Freeport she was the daughter of Clem and Elva (Hill) Eberle. She married Franklin A. Leonhardt September 7, 1946 and he died December 6, 2001.
She was a graduate of St. Joseph School, Freeport High School, and Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a degree in journalism.
She and her husband enjoyed traveling to Alaska, other parts of the United States and Caribbean cruises. She loved to play cards and enjoyed her flower garden.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Surviving is her daughter, Linda A. Leonhardt of Manitou Springs, Colorado; special friend David Criddle of Freeport.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Cremation rites will be accorded.
Private family services will be held.
There will be no visitation.
Entombment of her cremated remains will be in the Calvary Cemetery.
A memorial has been established for FHN Memorial Hospice.
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