John O. Leece

John O. Leece

John Leece Obituary

Published by Nishna Valley Funeral & Cremation Service - Shenandoah on Aug. 15, 2019.
John was born on May 1, 1933 and passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. He graduated from Lovewell High School with the class of 1951 where he participated in football and basketball. He joined the United States Army during the Korean Conflict serving from May 1953 to May 1955 as a camouflage expert. Celebration of life funeral services for John will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10:30 am at St. John's Lutheran Church in Essex with Pastor Ann Albert officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends with visitation and viewing from 3:00 to 5:00 pm Sunday, August 18 at Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah. Burial will take place in Rose Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah with military rites provided by the Shenandoah American Legion Post #88. Funeral Service at the St. John s Lutheran Church in Essex at 10:30 AM on August 19, 2019. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy are being directed to the John O. Leece Memorial Garden Fund.

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

How to support John's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor John Leece's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign John Leece's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?