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Marie Lois Leedom

1940 - 2023

Marie Lois Leedom obituary, 1940-2023, Oswego, IL

BORN

1940

DIED

2023

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Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory

1801 S. Douglas Road

Oswego, Illinois

Marie Leedom Obituary

Marie Lois Leedom of Oswego formerly of Aurora, IL died on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Edwards Hospital in Naperville, IL. She was born November 2, 1940, in Geneva, IL, the daughter of the late Carl A and Helen W (Okesson) Paulson.

Prior to her retirement in 2009 she was employed as a receptionist at Aurora Bearing Company in Aurora IL. She enjoyed being a member of the Red Hat Society in Aurora, IL. She also enjoyed traveling, reading, going to the movies, and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Michael) Behnke, adopted daughters Leanna Precup and Margaret Dee, nephew (and adopted son) Mike Wolgast, granddaughter Jacklyn Behnke, adopted granddaughter Evelyn Precup, and sister Joyce Bolly of Beloit, WI. She was preceded by her parents, husband Jack Leedom, daughter Kristine Maher, and grandson Tyler Behnke.

Visitation will take place on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 3:00PM until the funeral service at 7:00PM with Rev. Roy Fry at the DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 Douglas Road, Oswego, IL. Cremation will follow with inurnment of the cremains later at Lincoln Memorial Park in Aurora, IL.

Memorials may be directed to the Susan G, Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380.

For additional information 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Beacon News on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Charlene Behrens

November 30, 2023

She always would tell me that it's going to be OK. I miss her alot

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