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Lennie Kapraun Obituary
Ex-Lacon resident was 101
LACON - Lennie W. (Mooberry) Kapraun, 101, of Longwood, Fla., formerly of Lacon, passed away Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015.
Mrs. Kapraun was born June 3, 1914, in Mackinaw, Ill., to Elmer and Edith (Nighswonger) Mooberry. She married Albert F. Kapraun on March 13, 1934, in Marshall County, Illinois.
She is survived by a brother, John Mooberry of Lacon; and her children, Albert W. Kapraun of Sanford, Fla., Rosemary Rollo of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., Ruth Fulli of Altamonte Springs, Fla., Joann Weidman of Tucson, Ariz., Dr. Donald Kapraun of Wilmington, N.C., and Robert L. Kapraun of Greenbrier, Ariz.; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; daughters Frances and Betty Sue; brothers Lintner, Carroll, Alva, her twin, Lowell, Paul, Gilbert, and Gene; and her sisters, Elizabeth Hunter, Mary Nina and Ruth Sandretto.
Cremation rites were accorded in Florida. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Calvary Cemetery, Henry. Deacon Robert Murphy will officiate.
Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, Henry, is in charge of arrangements.
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Joy Woodford Anderson
November 23, 2023
I didn't know Lennie very well, but she played a very important part in my life after a bad car accident. She and two friends had been to Lacon for lunch and were coming along the blacktop from Lacon to Henry when a semi-driver flagged them down for help. He was attempting to get me out of the upside-down car and needed someone to get me to a doctor. They agreed to drive me to the doctor. During the painful trip I laid my head on Lennie's pregnant tummy and she comforted me all the way to the Doctor. I had seven broken ribs and a concussion. She was a sweet, caring person. Had a wonderful conversation with her son, Don, several months ago and shared the story with him. Blessings to her family. Joy
Jim Koehler
November 29, 2015
Rosemary, Ruthie, Bud, JoAnn, Donnie and family. She was one of my favorites. Often, I find myself using one of her observations and opinions when discussing topics like race, religion and family values. Even now, she can make me cry and laugh at the same time. Too bad there are not more people like her. A great wife, mother, mentor and friend. Rest in peace.
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