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Phyllis Leahy Obituary
"Tuss"
Jun 8, 1947 – Jul 20, 2011
Preceded in death by parents Tony and Ann Higgins; sister Patti Kessler. Survived by husband Gerald "Jerry" Leahy; 3 daughters: Colleen (Erik) Kiehn, of Wheaton, IL; Tracey (Edwin) van der Velde, of Omaha; Tegan (Nick) Verzani, of Leawood, KS; 5 grandchildren: Ally and Tate Kiehn, Ava and Cael Verzani, Holland van der Velde; sister Pam (Keith) Hruska, of St. Louis, MO; many beloved nephews, nieces, family members, friends and neighbors. Memorials to Our Lady of Lourdes School.
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Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Leahy
Scott Smith
August 17, 2011
Dear Jerry, Tracey, Colleen and Tegan,
I am so saddened to know that Tuss/your mother has left us. I have been thinking about her quite a bit these recent weeks and how much fun we had as kids on 48th Avenue. I distinctly remember her having the latest news about the on-goings surrounding our lives and that always seemed to be impressive to me. Moreover, I thought she brought our neighborhood together as a catalyst representing knowledge and fun. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Keeping you close in my mind and heart,
Tom Wiers
August 12, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Phyllis' passing. We were friends at OLL and I have great memories about playing at her family house on 38th St. My prayers are with your family.
colleen connor
July 28, 2011
So sorry to hear about your mother! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! God bless you all!
Heather Harden
July 25, 2011
Tuss was a force to be dealt with in the class of '65 at Mercy. Mysterious. Connected. Defining cool. Even in those saddle shoes and navy uniform. She made an indelible impression on me. She is gone much too soon.
Tony Lohrman
July 25, 2011
Jerry and family, my deepest sympathies for the loss of Phyllis. I know you will find comfort in knowing she is in a much better place now.
July 24, 2011
What a lovely time she gave us while she was with us-let us all celebrate that we knew her!
Donna Hamilton
July 24, 2011
We were shocked to find out about Phyllis. She did our taxes every year and always asked about our grown children, jobs and shared the news around town. She was a wonderful lady and our prayers are with you in this difficult time.
July 24, 2011
My dear friend, Jerry, and family,
Please accept our sypathy on the loss of your wife and mother...........Tuss is where we all desire to be.......she will welcome us all to peace in the Lord. My thoughts are with you, Jerry.
John and Molly Smolen
Debbie Vierregger
July 23, 2011
Dear Leahy family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom as being such a loving family person. May her memories bring you all peace. God Bless. Debbie (Marousek) Vierregger
Jack Parks
July 22, 2011
My deepest sympathies, Jerry, to you and to your whole family.
Mike Schmidt
July 22, 2011
Jerry and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Mikel Schmidt & Leslie Eurek
Rod and Marg Williams
July 22, 2011
Dear Jerry and Leahy family,
We are so sorry to hear about Phyllis. Marg and I will never forget the boat ride that got stuck in the channel and leaving with the band. Phyllis has been so kind and helpful to me and my family and we will miss her dearly.
Diane Whitney
July 22, 2011
Jerry and Family,
So sorry for your loss. I'll keep all those great memories from Mercy High...those tiny hands on the GIANT wheel of that GIANT (family) car. She could handle it (and most anything!)
Bless you all.
Diane Andrews Whitney Mercy 65
Lowell(Doc) Whitney Holy Cross-Prep
Patrick Leahy
July 22, 2011
Jerry, Tegan, Tracey, Colleen, and the entire extended Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
July 21, 2011
To the family of Phyllis,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Phyllis was certainly a dear friend and lady. We will miss her very much. You are in our prayers.
Sincerely, Roy and Joy Long
Omaha, Nebraska
Melissa Steimer
July 21, 2011
Tracy, Scott and I have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Your mom was a great woman.
July 21, 2011
I was so shocked to read this notice today. Many years ago I was your mother's Big Sister at Mercy. I was so lucky to have had her...she was cute as a button, full of life and the best Little Sister anyone could ever imagine. So sorry to hear about your mother -- you will all be in my prayers.
Patt McElligott Reinhardt
marlo chandler
July 21, 2011
Tracy, so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. you are in my thoughts and prayers!
July 21, 2011
Dear Jerry and famly whe give your our consdolence for you all with love tom and diny from the netherlands
Cary Reimers
July 21, 2011
Tracy and Family, We are all thinking of you and you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your Alegent OB Family
Tim Cavanaugh
July 21, 2011
Jerry and kids, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your mom helped to raise a terrific family.
July 21, 2011
Dear Leahy Family,
The world lost a lovely lady. Aunt Tuss was so good to me and my family. I'll always remember how she made wonderful dinners and had great conversations with us. She was giving and caring, and I'll miss her sweet cards and fun gifts. The four of us down here in Houston played Trivial Pursuit last night in honor of the great Aunt Tuss.
Tony is on his way up to Omaha, and the rest of us are there in spirit. We're thinking of all of you and praying for peace and comfort.
With Love,
Barb, Tony, Noah and Levi
Lisa (Tonkin) Cope
July 21, 2011
Colleen, I was so sad to hear about the loss of your mother. I have many wonderful memories from high school and especially tennis. Sending prayers for you and your entire family.
Mike and Kim Quinn
July 21, 2011
Dear Jerry and Leahy family,
We are so sorry to hear about Phyllis. She helped us so many times throughout the years, and she was always fun to be around. She will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 21, 2011
Dear Colleen, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathy Dirks, Omaha, NE
Becky Bush
July 21, 2011
Jerry, Colleen, Tracey and Tegan,
I just can't convey how sorry I am for your loss, words just seem inadequate. I am thinking about all of you.
Ed Akeson
July 21, 2011
So sorry to hear about your recent loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.
Janet Tuttle
July 21, 2011
Jerry, Colleen, Tegan, and Tracey,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many great memories of growing up at your house. Tuss was always there to talk and give advice. She was a great mom and a great woman, and she will be missed.
Sally Nimmo
July 21, 2011
High school wouldn't have been the same without you, Tuss. Thanks for the memories, and Godspeed to you my old friend.
Holly Wulff-Hurt
July 21, 2011
Dear Jerry and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 21, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.
John, Shelley, Tim, and Joe Graves
July 21, 2011
Jerry, I wanted to let you know that I am so sorry for your loss and that I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Mike DeSelm
Joy Mann
July 21, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carl and Karen Bowman
July 21, 2011
Jerry and family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are good neighbors to our kids, Jason and Kellie, and when we are at their house you have always been so kind to us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cilla Quinn
July 21, 2011
Dear Jerry, Colleen, Tracey, Tegan and all of the Leahy family,
I am praying for all of you. Tuss was a wonderful woman - God bless her!
Love, Cilla
Rachel Burns
July 21, 2011
Tegan & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish that I knew what to say to help ease your pain and your great sense of sadness and grief, but sometimes there just aren't enough words. May you find strength and comfort in each other and in Jesus' great promise of redemption to each of us. Please know that you and your family are, and will remain, in my thoughts and prayers.
Rachel (Burbach) Burns
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