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Leona Richie Obituary

Richie, Leona E. ( nee Yoch) Loving Wife, Mother, Grandma & Great-grandma, Age 81 Passed peacefully onto our Lord, surrounded by family, October 30, 2007. Preceded in death by infant son, John; granddaughter, Kim Richie; parents, Arthur and Estelle Yoch; brothers, Bud and Ernest Yoch. She will be deeply missed by husband of 60 years Lawrence Sr.; children, Larry Jr., Gary (Linda), Linda Deloia, Steve (JoAnn), Dana (Denise), Bill (Patty), Brian (Nina) and Sherry (Mark) Kazle; 20 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Lois Richie, Marlene Carlson and Everett Yoch; many nieces and nephews. Visitation 4-8PM FRIDAY at Mueller Memorial Pkwy Chapel, 835 Johnson Pkwy, St. Paul, and one hour prior at church. Funeral Service 10AM SATURDAY EASTERN HEIGHTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 616 Ruth St., St. Paul. Burial at Union Cemetery.



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Published by Pioneer Press on Nov. 1, 2007.

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Dan Budke

October 27, 2008

I'm very sorry for your loss.

Allan Cole

November 3, 2007

Tammy, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Lisa morgan

November 3, 2007

Dear Richie family, im so sorry i missed aunt leaona's visitation. I was working out of town When uncle John called me (Laskey) I thought the world of your wife Uncle Larry, she will always have a very warm place in my heart. She was one wonderful woman who loved her family so much. I know you all will miss her deaply. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Lisa (Malm) Morgan

Pat and Cindy Cavanaugh Family

November 2, 2007

Bill, Patty,
Josh, Nicole,
we are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful , Mother and Grandmother ,
We know you all share so many wonderful memories of Her and all the great times and talks you all had with her ,Also special moments over life
May you find comfort in the many wonderful memories you have of her ,
you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time ,
Take comfort that she is now an Angel of the Lords watching over you all as a mother does ,

Judy Roeller

November 2, 2007

Linda -
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I am sure you have many happy and fun memories of her and those are the things that will keep you connected with her until you meet again. Now her soul is resting in peace with the Lord and she is pain free. May the good Lord help you and the rest of your family through this time of grief and suffering.
Judy Roeller

Kelly Denison

November 1, 2007

Dear Tam Bam,

I am so sorry to hear about your Grandmother's passing. I know you'll miss her deeply. I also know you have a strong faith and understanding she's in a better place. Find comfort in knowing the happiness and love you gave to your Grandma each and every day you were with her. She had to have known you adored her. You're a special person.

Sincerely,
Kelly Denison

Mindy Moffat

November 1, 2007

Tammy & Family:

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful grandmother. You are in my prayers that you will be comforted by all of the wonderful memories you had together.

Sincerely

Mindy Moffat (Baier)

Tracey, Kerry, Taylor, & McKenzie Murphy

November 1, 2007

Tammy,
We are so sorry to hear about your grandma. Take comfort in knowing that you were blessed with having a special relationship with her.

The girls will be saying a special prayer for you and your grandma this morning at Mass.

We all love you very much.

Janet Huiras-Turner

November 1, 2007

Tammy and family~

So sorry to hear of your loss. Take comfort in knowing that you took such good care of your grandmother and that she lived a long life filled with family and love. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dan Budke

November 1, 2007

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Dawn Balsimo Cole

November 1, 2007

Tammy-
In the loss of your grandmother, words cannot express the sorrow and sympathy felt for you now. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Shelly Possert (Auge)

November 1, 2007

I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I remember her so fondly. When my family moved here from Washington, when I was 14 years old, she was so wonderful to me and made me feel at home in her home. Her smile will be in my memory forever. My prayers are with all of you as you go through this sorrowful time. God Bless You.

Lori Brochman

November 1, 2007

Tammy & Family,

I am so sorry to hear of Grandma Leona's passing. Take comfort in knowing she is surely sitting with the Lord, and in a better place. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Tammy,
You are a dear and wonderful friend, and my heart goes out to you. Please know that I am here if there is anything you need.

God Bless,
Lori

Marlene Frantzen

November 1, 2007

Linda,
You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers with the loss of
your Mother. May your many memories bring comfort. She was a "Great" lady.

MARK MONA PHILIP PRINCE PRINCE

November 1, 2007

OUR THOUGHTS/PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. TAKE COMFORT IN THE WONDERFUL TIMES YOU ALL SHARED WITH YOUR MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER DURING HER LIFE.GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU

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