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Laura Leonard Obituary

Laura A. Leonard, 59, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. A lifelong area resident, Laura was born in Fort Wayne on September 15, 1965, the daughter of Louis and Mildred (Hollins) Leonard. She graduated from Snider High School with the Class of '84. A longtime Fort Wayne Bills Backers regular, Laura also enjoyed crafting and spending time with her family, including multiple pets throughout her life. As a member of the Ft. Wayne Catholic community, she most recently attended Mass at St. Jude Catholic Church. Laura is survived by her brothers, Tom (Marylou) Leonard of Fort Wayne, John (Karen) Leonard of Little Rock AR, and Dan (Cathy) Leonard of Fort Wayne; sister-in-law, Kayleen Leonard of Auburn, and several nieces & nephews. Laura was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, James Leonard and Andrew Leonard. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am Saturday July 26, 2025 in St. Jude Catholic Church, 2155 Randallia Dr. with visitation in the church from 10-10:30am. Visitation also on Friday from 2-4 & 6-8pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave. Fort Wayne. Burial in Catholic Cemetery. The family's preferred memorial is Humane Fort Wayne, online at https://humanefw.org/donate or by mail to 901 Leesburg Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808. To share a remembrance of Laura or to offer condolences to her family, please visit DivineMercyFuneralHome.com. . To send a flower arrangement in memory of Laura Leonard, please click here to visit our sympathy store. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Laura Leonard, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by WFFT-TV 55 News on Jul. 12, 2025.

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Jul

25

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Jul

25

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Jul

26

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Jude Catholic Church

2155 Randallia Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

Jul

26

Funeral Mass

10:30 a.m.

St. Jude Catholic Church

2155 Randallia Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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