Mary A. Leonard, 78, of Leland, IL passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 12, 1943 in Sandwich, IL the daughter of Fred and Bessie (Montague) Legner. She married Gary G. Leonard on March 10,1962 in Leland ,IL. She was a member of Leland United Methodist Church. She was the Treasurer for the Village of Leland for many years. Mary enjoyed gardening, helping at the farm, reading and being a housewife. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, watching her grandchildren grow up and their many activities.
She is survived by her husband Gary; one daughter, Julie (Terry) Rabel of Leland, IL; twin sons, Tim (Robin) Leonard of Spring Green, WI. and Tom Leonard of Leland, IL; five grandchildren, Tyler and Kaitlyn Rabel, Brent (Sidney), Paige, and Dayne Leonard; one great grandson, Finnigan Leonard; one niece, Jackie (Larry) Dannewitz; one nephew, Jeff Larson; and one sister-in-law Cindy (George) Webster.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Roberta (Norman) Larson, and brother Charles Legner.
Private services were held at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. with Rev. Abraham Moller officiating. Private burial will be at Leland Cemetery in Leland, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Leland United Methodist Church. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to
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