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Leon Palmer Obituary
Born: August 16, 1934
Died: August 6, 2025
MT. MORRIS, IL – Leon L. Palmer Jr., age 90, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025 in Serenity Hospice & Home, Oregon, IL.
Leon was born on August 16, 1934, in Tampico, IL, the son of Leon L. & Hazel L. (Kepner) Palmer Sr. Once he graduated from high school, he entered the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1954 until 1956. Leon worked as a printer for Kable Printing Company for 40 years.
Leon was a member of the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge #1551
Leon is survived by his children, Jacquelyn K (William) Gibson, Mark D. Palmer, and Todd P. (Julie) Palmer, Sherry (Brad) Schumacher, Bobbi Kump, and Terrie Kump; brothers, Donald (Bonnie) Palmer and Ed (Margaret) Palmer; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and significant other, Beverly Kump.
Leon is preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Mabel and Mary Jane.
A celebration of life will be held on September 20, 2025 from 2 until 5 p.m. in the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge; and burial will be held on September 20, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Mt. Morris, IL. The family would like to thank the team of Generation at Neighbors in Byron for the wonderful care of Leon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Serenity House in Oregon, IL, who took great care of Leon and his family during his stay.
Cremation rites have been accorded with Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL 61054.
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Karen Wayne
September 12, 2025
Sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
He lived to 90! Bless his heart.
Karen Wayne (Bevington)
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