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Lee Gauss Obituary
She was born in Monroe on Jan. 9, 1947, the daughter of Clyde and Marian (Collins) Toburen. She graduated from Dundee High School in 1965, then Stautzenberger College and Cleary Business College in Ypsilanti.
She was employed as a paralegal at Gallon and Takacs Law Firm in Toledo.
She was an active member of the Dundee United Methodist Church, serving as secretary on church boards, sang in the choir and was a member of the chime/handbell choir.
She married William Gauss on April 6, 2004, in Tennessee.
She is survived by her husband, Bill; sons Leslie Van Dyke of Jonesville and Michael (Misty) VanDyke of Toledo; daughter Cynthia Sprague of Greensboro, N.C.; stepdaughters Kimberly (Ron) Simmons of Ann Arbor and June Gauss of Cleveland, Ohio; grandchildren Shelby, Colt and Hailie; a sister, Nancy (Robert ) Humes of Wadsworth, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
In accordance with her final wishes, cremation has been held. A memorial service for her will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 17, 2017, at the Dundee United Methodist Church, corner of Sidney and Franklin Streets. Co-officiating will be the Revs. Andy Baek and Douglas Olsen.
Arrangements are being handled by the Cover Funeral Home, 297 Tecumseh St., Dundee (734-529-3156).
Memorials may be made to the Methodist Women's Fellowship at Dundee United Methodist Church 645 Franklin St., Dundee, MI 48131; the American Breast Cancer Foundation, 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 480, Columbia, MD 21044; or to the American Cancer Society of Michigan, 20450 Civic Center Drive, Southfield, MI 48076. Online condolences may be made at www.coverfuneralhome.com.
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Roxie Free
April 14, 2017
Lee Ann was such a sweet, caring soul. She was as beautiful on the inside as the outside. I can still hear her little giggles when we talked. I am so blessed to have had her life touch mine. Bill, my condolences to you and the family.
Dan & Betsy Mangus
April 13, 2017
Bill, We were so sorry to hear of LeeAnn's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your children, and her children and grandchildren. She was such a sweet lady, always smiling with a kind word to say. Our prayers are with all of you.
Sally Dougherty
April 12, 2017
Lee ann was one of my best friends. We loved each other very much. I am so glad I saved texts between us. I will have that connection with her as long as I live. She was the the most honest, caring person I have ever known. I will miss her beyond words.
William Takacs
April 12, 2017
I had the privilege of working with
LeeAnn for many years at our law firm. She was a kind, gentle, and compassionate person and a valued addition to our staff. My deepest and most sincere condolences to her family and the others who survive her.
Kim Mercer
April 12, 2017
Lee Ann was the nicest person I have ever know. Her smile and laughter will remain with me forever. Rest in peace my friend!!!
Angela A Home health Lpn with GLC
April 11, 2017
I cherish the moments of both laughter and crying l had with Leeann and determination she had through it all. Her heart was full of love and patience. "See you soon, darling!"
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