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1954
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2016
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Leon Penland Obituary
Leon is survived by his wife, Patsy of East Jordan; 2 step sons, Corey May of Walloon Lake, Michigan; Trevor Simon of Walloon Lake; his granddaughter, Kathryn May of Walloon Lake; sister and brothers, Don (Linda) Penland of White Cloud; Mike (Sue) Penland of White Cloud; Yvonne (Kevin) Loucks of Jackson; sister-in-law, Peggy Penland of White Cloud; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara in 2005, Wesley in 2004 and by his brother, Steve in 2014.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lincoln Township Cemetery in White Cloud following cremation. Friends may consider memorial contributions to the Spectrum Health Foundation for the Lemmon-Holton Cancer Pavilion.
Memories and Condolences
for Leon Penland
Denise Richhards-Gray
September 14, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pamela Newfer
September 4, 2016
My thoughts are with the Penland family at this time of loss. Just hold onto your memories and God Bless you. Pamela (Smith-Silverthorn ) Newfer.
Mary Wilcoxon-Bulson
September 2, 2016
So sad to learn another of the school yard gang is gone. May God be with his family at this difficult time.
Nan Wertman
August 30, 2016
Our neighborhood lost a great guy on Friday. Prayers to the family and friends
Michael and Jessie Bearup
August 29, 2016
Leon was a great man we miss him greatly
Love and Friendship never die
It's only goodbye for now
August 29, 2016
Prayers to the Penland family. Knew Leon many years ago. Great guy.
matt kerr
August 29, 2016
Leon was a good man and he will be sadly missed. Sympathy to his family and loved ones.
Ron &Kelly Moreau
August 28, 2016
Leon will be truly missed in our community of EJ. We are very saddened to hear of Leon's passing, he was a great guy. Our sympathy to his loved ones- family and friends.
Vail and Wendy Shepard
August 28, 2016
Rest in peace Leon you are the best of the best. Hugs to family for your loss.
Jim and Melissa Gagnon
August 28, 2016
Rest in peace to one of the most fair and honest and best mechanics in the area!! Thank you and much appreciation for the hard work on all of our cars, so sad you have to leave us, but hope it is nothing but good times for you in heaven!!
Jean Penland
August 27, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers your way.
Gene & Julie Koch
August 27, 2016
We are so sorry to hear of your loss,sending hugs to the Penland family from ours.
Laura Kuhns
August 27, 2016
My deepest sympathy for the whole Penland family. Leon was a great guy and cousin and he will be missed. I remember him always working on cars and fishing.
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