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Dianna LEONARD Obituary

LEONARD, Dianna Lynn

Dianna Lynn Leonard, 68, of Springfield, passed away January 4, 2021, at Springfield

Regional Hospital. She was born January 24, 1952, in

Urbana, Ohio. Dianna had worked at Honda of America. She was a member of the

Union Club and Machinist Club. She enjoyed reading books, walking at the reservoir, getting coffee from

Scout's Café, and especially spending time with her husband and family. Survivors include her loving husband of 46 years, Robert E. Leonard; two daughters, Paula Leonard and Sara Leonard, both of Springfield; grandchildren, Makayla Leonard (Sajid Butts) and

Fredrick Whatley III; great-granddaughter, Alaina; sisters, Sharon Beach, Rosemary (Ed) Landon, Teresa Kelly, Joann

(Terry) Summers, and Mariann (Theo) Lewis; close friend, Pat Rockfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Evans; mother, Helen (Archer) Picolo; and sister, Vickie Evans. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm, Tuesday in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Rick Clos officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 12:30 pm until the services begin. Face masks are required. Burial will follow in Kirkwood Cemetery.

Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Jan. 10, 2021.

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Cyndi Smith

January 2, 2024

Dianna, you were such a dear sweet lady! You and Bobby were a great part of my childhood and you will never be forgotten. Prayers for your family with their loss of having you in their life's.

Paula

February 1, 2021

She was the best wife, mom and definitely grandma in the whole world. We miss her every day! Love your daughter Paula ❤

James W Chapman

January 11, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Judy and Bro

January 8, 2021

We loved Dianna as a sister. A real big part of our family. Our condolences come from our heart to uncle bob and the Whole Leonard Families

Cynthia Smith and Shirley Hall

January 8, 2021

Our deepest condolences and prayers for you Bobby and your daughters. Diane was the sweetest lady and will be deeply missed!

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