Leonard Wayne Thunderhorse

Leonard Wayne Thunderhorse obituary, Storm Lake, IA

Leonard Wayne Thunderhorse

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Leonard Thunderhorse Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sliefert Funeral Home - Storm Lake on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Leonard Wayne Thunderhorse, age 79, of Newell, Iowa died October 15, 2025 at Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake.
Memorial services will take place Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Newell, Iowa. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the CHURCH. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements.
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Upcoming Events

Oct

22

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Bethel Baptist Church (Newell, Iowa)

Send Flowers

Oct

22

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Bethel Baptist Church (Newell, Iowa)

Send Flowers