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Leeora Loncarich Obituary
Leeora S. Loncarich
December 8, 1919-June 26, 2019
BETTENDORF-Leeora Sadie Loncarich, 99, of Bettendorf, formerly of Davenport, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Genesis Medical Center in Davenport.
Funeral services and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:15 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 in the chapel at the Kahl Home, 6701 Jersey Ridge Road in Davenport. Burial will be at Rock Island National Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. prior to mass. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home in Davenport is assisting the family with arrangements.
Leeora was born December 8, 1919 in Walcott, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Sadie (Koeppe) Lantau. On February 28, 1947, she married James Loncarich. He preceded her in death October 29, 1998.
Leeora was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, dominos, and Bingo. Leeora was an avid Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. She especially cherished her time spent with family.
Those left to honor her memory include her children, Anthony (Julie) Loncarich of Davenport, Jerald Loncarich of Bettendorf, Thomas (Carol) Loncarich of Canton, Georgia, Patricia Loncarich of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and David (Anna) Loncarich of Bettendorf; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, JoAnn Lantau.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and George Mitchell; grandchildren, Steven and James Mitchell; great-grandchild, Ciaran Brady; sister, Arlene Blessing; and brothers, Harry, Eldred, and Robert Lantau.
Online condolences may be made to Leeora's family by viewing her obituary at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.
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July 1, 2019
Glad to have had you in my life. I will miss you.
love, Aedan Brady
July 1, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Loncarich family for the loss of your mother, grandmother, great and great great grandmother. She will be dearly missed.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Ed and Rosemary Brady
June 28, 2019
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your cherished memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Liz
American Heart Association
June 28, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Carole Smith
June 28, 2019
So sorry to hear about Aunt Lee, she was so looking forward to her 100th birthday. She had a long and blessed life with a wonderful family around her. She will be sorely missed. Love, Carole and David Smith, Jon and Jenny Nagel.
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