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Michael Leslie Obituary
Michael Kevin Leslie, 46, of Nevada, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at First United Methodist Church in Nevada, with Pastor Steve Williams officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Mike was born March 15, 1962, in Santa Monica, Calif., to James H. and Barbara L. (Howell) Leslie. He was a 1980 graduate of Nevada High School and a 1984 graduate of Cornell College in Mount Vernon. On May 6, 1989, he married Ellen Brewer in Chicago. He co-owned a show horse and trainer facility in Elburn, Ill.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen Leslie, and daughter, Kimberly, of Elburn, Ill.; his mother, Barbara Leslie, and one brother, Scott (Terry) Leslie, all of rural Nevada; and four nephews, Tyler and Colton Leslie and Christopher and Chase Stout.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Leslie, on July 25, 2000.
A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Chet Ryan Mortuary and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
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Suzanne (Black) Reams
December 14, 2008
My prayers and thougths are with his family. I have many fond memories of his sense of humor and kind spirit. He left us too soon. May God keep him safe.
Douglas Gull-Clemons
December 10, 2008
I felt quite a sense of loss when I heard of Mikes death. He was a great friend, and a good buddy!
I'll miss him! My thoughts are with his family!
Richard Selby
December 10, 2008
Very sorry to hear this. God bless you. The family is in my prayers.
Kathy Carlson (Kolbeck)
December 7, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about Mike's death. He was a great friend to me in high school. May you find comfort in your faith in God.
Norm May
December 6, 2008
Mike's friendship and fun personality will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends in this time of sorrow.
John Taylor
December 6, 2008
Forgot to check the contact box on my original entry.
John Taylor
December 6, 2008
I am very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My thoughts, prayers and sympathies go out to all of Mike's family and friends.
Cindy Cody/Andrew
December 6, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Theresa Slentz
December 5, 2008
Sorry to hear about Mike's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Theresa Slentz (Miller) Lubbock, TX
Mike Carmack
December 4, 2008
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless.
Jim Valline
December 4, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Jamie Heintz
December 4, 2008
My sympathies to Mike's family. I will always remember Mike for his kind nature and outgoing personality. He will be missed. I pray that God's comfort would be with Mike's family and friends during this time of loss.
Lynne (Perkins)Loveless
December 3, 2008
My deepest condolences to you all. Mike was a good guy who left us much too soon.
John and Barb Pletcher
December 3, 2008
Jim Harden let us now about Mike's death. We are so very sorry. We have good memories of our short time living next door to you in Nevada. Our prayers and deepest sympathy to all of you.
Eric Overland
December 3, 2008
Condolences to your family.
Vicki Sparks
December 2, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
De Ann Appelgate/Freel
December 2, 2008
My deepest condolences to your family. Mike was always a great guy to be around in school we will all miss him very much.
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