Delores Mae Leach

Delores Mae Leach obituary, Brookfield, MO

Delores Mae Leach

Delores Leach Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Rhodes Funeral Home - Brookfield on Jun. 10, 2025.

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Delores Mae Leach, age 81, of Kansas City, MO; passed away on May 28, 2025, at Saint Luke's North Hospital in Kansas City, MO.
Delores Mae was born the daughter of Burrel Deemer and Ida Mae (Taylor) Boley, on July 26, 1943, in Brookfield, MO. She married John Dennis Leach on May 18, 1962 in Marceline, MO. He preceded her in death on October 21, 2021.
Delores was a TV buff and enjoyed golfing. She loved her dog, Tinkerbell. Delores will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Delores is survived by her three children, DeLee (Jeanine) Sabatino of Englewood, FL; John (Debbie) Leach of Cedar Park, TX; and Todd (Teresa) Leach of Corolla, NC; four grandchildren Joshua Sabatino-Steele, Jessie Sabatino-Steele, Joe Leach, and Tom Leach; one brother, Burrel (Julia) Boley; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Burrel Boley Sr. and Ida Mae Boley; husband. John Leach Sr.; and sister, Beverly Hardy.
There are no scheduled services, a private burial will be at later date. Arrangements entrusted to the care and direction of Rhodes Funeral Home, Brookfield, MO.

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