Joan Leighton Obituary
Joan M. Leighton
(nee Badzinski) Reunited with her loving husband Lenny on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the age of 86. Loving mother of Jill Albright. Proud grandma of Derek Albright. Sister of Frank (Betty) Badzinski, Rita (the late Hank) Rakowski and Larry (Lynn) Badzinski. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation at St. John Paul II Parish – St. Alexander Church, 1568 W. Holt Ave., on Friday, September 26 from 10 - 11:45 AM. Mass Of Christian Burial at 12 PM. Private burial at St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family appreciated.
1515 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53215
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