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John Leonovicz Obituary
January 19, 1931 - February 19, 2021
John was born in Omaha to Adam and Anna Leonovicz. He served in the US Army in the Korean War. He then made his career with AT&T Technologies. John was a loving husband, dad and grandpa and will be dearly missed.
Preceded in death by parents; brother, Don Leonovicz; sisters, Berniece Ostrand and Mary Jo Mallinson; and sons-in-law, Gary Harnett and Roger Lindley. Survived by loving wife, Mary; children: Sheryl Harnett, Susan Lindley, David Leonovicz, Dennis Leonovicz, and Mary Carol (Bob) Hall; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and sister, Pat Edick.
MASS of CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Wednesday, February 24, at 10:30am at Mary Our Queen Catholic Church. VISITATION: Tuesday at 6pm, followed by WAKE SERVICE at 7pm, all at John A. Gentleman Mortuaries 72nd Street Chapel. INTERMENT with Military Honors in Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials suggested to the American Cancer Society-Nebraska or Alzheimer's Association.
JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES AND CREMATORY
72nd STREET CHAPEL
1010 North 72nd St. 402-391-1664 | www.johnagentleman.com
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February 22, 2021
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Dick Metz
February 21, 2021
I'm truly sad to learn of John's passing. He was a friendly, gentle soul whom I was fortunate to know and interact with during our years as fellow Elks members. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Mary.
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