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Leona Britz Obituary

Britz, Leona (Nee: Gatons) Age 86, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013 at Walnut Grove Village in Morris, IL. Survived by five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter Britz; two children, Jean Travica and Wally Britz; grandson, Paul Travica Jr.; parents, Samuel and Mary Gatons; brothers, C.F. "Buddy" and Mark Gatons; sisters, Bernadine Gleason, Lillian Hischier, Rita Clinton and Agnes "A" Hischier. Born in Joliet on February 17, 1927 and a lifelong resident. Member of Cantigny Post V.F.W. Post #367 Ladies Auxiliary. Funeral from the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. to Holy Cross Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment St. John Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday morning 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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Published by Herald-News on Apr. 21, 2013.

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Timarie Maske

May 1, 2013

My sincere condolences to the Britz Family. Wally and Leona were my Godparents and great people.

April 22, 2013

To Paul (son in law) and Karen (daughter in law) grandkids, greatgrandkids,first cousins and the rest of the family. Leona was the last to live of Grandma's kids. I have fond memories of her house on Bluff St. and her "signing wall" on Shelia Dr. My mother Rita told me when Leona was a little girl she would pick green apples from the farm trees and intentionally bruise them before she ate them. (not to many people know that one).

May the Lord welcome her with open arms saying, "Job well done my good and faithful servant."



Patrick Clinton
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John (Bud) and Marilyn Nemanich

April 22, 2013

Our prayers and sympathies to the entire Britz family...
Leona was a great neighbor...

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