Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Leona Devlin-Wells Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Leona Mae Devlin-Wells, 73, of Springfield died at 12:20 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at Springfield Terrace.
She was born Jan. 6, 1934, in Springfield, the daughter of Henry J. and Eleanor Agnes Mullen Devlin. She was preceded in death by her parents.
She was a lifelong resident of Springfield and of the Catholic faith.
Surviving are a daughter, Sharon Kay Wells; a son, James Richard Wells Jr.; a sister, Irene (husband, Lloyd) Eleanor Devlin-Neal of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of services at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at Staab Funeral Home with the Rev. Samuel Kothapalli officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Leona Devlin-Wells
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Leona Devlin-Wells's name
Memorial Events
for Leona Devlin-Wells
How to support Leona's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Leona Devlin-Wells's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
