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Lenora Capron Obituary
NILES - Lenora A. "Lee" Capron, 72, of Hendrix Lane, died at 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, in Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, following an extended illness. Mrs. Capron was born on May 1, 1935, in Jasper County, IL, to C. Edgar and Lucille (Rodgers) Cullums. She had lived most of her lifetime in Niles. Lenora was formerly the vice-president of Jewels by Park Lane in Chicago, and had also been employed at the Jameson Inn, South Bend, as a front desk clerk. She was a member of Hope Community Church, Niles. On June 26, 1962, in Niles, she married Delos B. "Dee" Capron Sr., who preceded her in death on July 23, 1991. Also preceding her in death was a son, Russell Lee "Rusty" Reid, who died on April 25, 1991. She is survived by their daughters, Nanette Lowery of Niles, Maureen (Mark) Rouch of Hurst, TX, Connie (Jerry) Hover of Niles, Marilynn Sue (Dennis) Clark of Cassopolis, Melanie (Greg) Mark of Niles; and sons, Delos "Dee" (Liz) Capron Jr. of Niles and Alan Capron of Fort Myers, FL; 22 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; her brother, Max Cullums of Coal City, IL, and her sister, Deborah Griffith of Troy, MI. Funeral services for Lenora A. "Lee" Capron will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 7, in Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles, with Rev. Michael Smith of Hope Community Church in Niles, officiating. Committal services will follow at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens in Niles. The family will receive friends and relatives from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 6, in the funeral home. Contributions in memory of Lenora may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Marv & Kathy Brummel
May 7, 2007
Sue and family, Yoy have my deepest sympathy. I have been thinking of all the fun we had selling jewelry and how Lee was always there with positive thoughts and deeds and encourement! Also rmembering New Years Eve parties and the pig roast and on & on. She was such a wonderful lady. God Bless you during this difficult time and always.
ROBIN MULLINS
May 7, 2007
We want to let you know our prayers are with you at this time of need. Lee was like a mother to me especially after my mother, June Kalicki, hsd passed. They were like sisters. They toughed out the bad times together and enjoyed the good times together. Lee will always live in our hearts. Now her and Mom can carry on in heaven where they left off on earth. We love all of you. LOVE ALWAYS DONNIE AND ROBIN MULLINS(KALICKI) SARAH AND STEPHANIE HOWE AND KIDS
ADAM CAPRON
May 5, 2007
Dear Grandmother,
I did not get to say goodbye, but just know that in my heart you will always be with me. I love you with all my heart grandmother.
Love from your grandson,
Adam Bradley Capron
P.S. TO ALL OF THE FAMILY MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU.
Debbie Capron-Manee
May 5, 2007
Dear Family,
My heart & prayers goes out to all of you, I had many wonderful memories of Lee, she will always hold a special place in my heart. May God Bless all of the family.
Danielle Capron
May 5, 2007
Dear Family,
My thoughts and prayers from down south are with the family. Being new to the family, the memories I have of Grandma are slim but wonderful. I remember Grandma always had a kind heart and a warm smile no matter what. It was very precious to me the day that I met Grandma and she openly welcomed me to the family (my wedding day). Grandma will be deeply missed but I know she will be watching over each and every one of us from above. May god rest her soul.
Danielle Capron
(Wife of Christopher Alan Capron)
Barbara Rose
May 5, 2007
Sue and family,
So many fond memories of Lee are in my mind. We had a terrific time together. You all are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Brenda Harrison-Carasella
May 5, 2007
Dear Sue and family~
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Fondly~
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