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LEINBERGER, John A. - Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home Obituary Directory - http://www.buchananfuneralhomes.com - Submitted by Marcia Cox
John A. Leinberger, December 15, 2006
   John A. Leinberger, 80 years, of Jacksonville, IL and formerly of Chandlerville, IL died Friday morning, December 15, 2006 at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
   He was born March 2, 1926 in Cass County, IL; the son of Edward Andrew and Edith Davis Leinberger. He married Ida Belle Clemons on August 24, 1948 at the Salem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville, IL and she survives.
   He is also survived by three sons, John W. "Bill" Leinberger of Jacksonville, Donald L. Leinberger (wife, Julie) of Jacksonville, and James A. Leinberger (wife, Rita) of Chandlerville; a daughter, Anita S. Stephans (husband, Tom) of Springfield; three granddaughters, Sara Leinberger (fiancé, Timothy Yowell) of Jacksonville, April Leinberger of Chandlerville, and Katie Leinberger of Chandlerville; a great grandson; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
   He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Edward L. Leinberger (surviving wife, Doris of Chandlerville).
   Mr. Leinberger farmed in Cass County several years prior to joining Edge Feed and Trucking Service, where he drove for 35 years until his retirement in 1988. He was recognized for his trucking achievements at the Route 66 Truckers Hall of Fame in McLean, IL. From 1993 to 2003, he served as a courtesy and transfer driver for several area auto dealerships. He was a life long member and former deacon of Salem Lutheran Church in Chandlerville. He enjoyed playing cards and drinking coffee with friends.
   Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, December 18, 2006 at Salem Lutheran Church in Chandlerville with burial in Chandlerville Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to services. Friends may call from 3:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday at the Gillham-Buchanan Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Salem Lutheran Church of Chandlerville or Hospice Care of Illinois. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.

LEINBERGER, John Patrick - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, January 16, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
John Patrick Leinberger, 1985-2007, Virginia
   John Patrick Leinberger, 21, of Virginia, died on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007, in rural Cass County.
   He was born on Nov. 3, 1985 in Springfield, the son of Bret and Marilyn Richardson Leinberger.
   He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Marilyn and Brian Bell of Virginia; one sister, Jenna Leinberger of Virginia; one stepbrother, Kylor Bell of Beardstown; one step sister, Kembra Bell of Beardstown; paternal grandmother, Phyllis Leinberger of Petersburg; maternal grandparents, Merle and Ruth Richardson of Franklin; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather and father.
   Mr. Leinberger had formerly worked at a Teen Reach after school program at A-C Central School. He was employed in sales at Cingular Wireless in Jacksonville. He was a member of the Ashland Church of Christ. He enjoyed playing soccer, and played in a Springfield league. He also enjoyed hanging out with friends and family.
   Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Church of Christ in Petersburg, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery in Petersburg. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg. Memorials are suggested to the Cass County Health Department Teen Reach program.
NOTE: Mr. Leinberger was killed in an auto accident in rural Virginia, IL.

LEINBERGER, Phyllis E. - The State Journal Register - June 6, 2007 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
   Phyllis Eleanor Leinberger, 81, of Petersburg, died Monday, June 4, 2007 at Sunny Acres Home in Petersburg. She was born October 30, 1925 in rural Cass County, to Roscoe and Virgie McHenry Anderson. She married John Leinberger in Petersburg in 1951. They were later divorced.
   She is survived by one son Bart (Rhonda) Leinberger of Petersburg; three daughters, Beverly Leinberger, Barbara Rebbe and Brenda (Kenny) White, all of Petersburg; one daughter-in-law Marilyn (Brian) Bell of Virginia; four sisters, Lucille Lutes, Roberta Stroh and Virginia Winkelmann, all of Oakford and Esther Fricke of Petersburg; four brothers, Gerald "Andy" Anderson of Pinehurst, NC, Robert (Wanda) Anderson of Petersburt and Art (Jackie) Anderson and Gene (Glenda) Anderson, all of Oakford; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
   She was preceded in death by one son, Bret Leinberger; one grandson, John Leinberger; one brother, Randall Anderson and her parents.
   She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She has worked as a nurses aide at Shamel Manor and Sunny Acres Home in Petersburg. She also worked for the Schirding State Bank in Petersburg. She gracduated from Petersburg/Harris High School in 1943. She was also and avid Cub and Illini fan.
   Funeral services will be held Friday, June 8, 2007, at 11 a.m. at Bethelehem Lutheran Church in Petersburg, with Pastor Jeffrey Gross officiating.
   Hurley Funeral Home in Petersbug was in charge of the arrangements. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Petersburg.
   Memorial contributions may be made to Menard County Ambulance or Sunny Acres Home.

LEINWEBER, Gertrude - Buchanan Funeral Home Internet Website - May 16, 2009
   Gertrude Leinweber, 95, of Virginia and formerly of Washington, died Saturday morning, May 16, 2009, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
   She was born May 18, 1913, in Luther, Tenn., the daughter of Harvey and Linda Odom Wilder. She married Emanuel Leinweber on June 30, 1938, in Pekin, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 18, 2003.
    She is survived by two daughters, Rosemary (Robert) Jokisch of Virginia and Rosalie (Ronald) Eggert of Hastings, Minn.; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.
   Gertrude was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Jacksonville. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and working with flowers. She was instrumental in helping two immigrant families become a part of the Washington community.
   Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Hillcrest Memory Gardens, south of Washington. Memorials are suggested to Faith Lutheran Church or Walker Nursing Home Activity Fund. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.

LEON, Jacobo "Jacob" Leyva - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, October 8, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Jacobo Leyva Leon, 1977-2007, Beardstown
   Jacobo Leyva Leon, 30, of Beardstown, and formerly of Cardenas, Tabasco, Mexico, died Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, in Beardstown.
   He was born June 19, 1977, in Cardenas, Tabasco, Mexico, the son of Fernando Levya Cordova and Patricia Leon Manuel. He married Edith Hernandez Trinidad, and she survives.
   He is also survived by his parents; one son, Luis Fernando Leyva Hernandez; three brothers; and one sister.
   Mr. Leyva was the goalie for the Beardstown soccer team that won the local soccer championship for three years.
   Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until noon Friday at Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown. Following visitation, his remains will be sent to Cardenas, Tabasco, Mexico, for burial.

LEONARD, Carrie - Beardstown Central Illinoian, Nov. 23, 1871
Died in this city on Mon., Nov. 20th, Carrie, wife of George Leonard. She was 37 and had been ill four weeks. Interment was in Chandlerville.

LEONARD, Mrs. Daniel - The Cass County Historian, December 1999, taken from Beardstown Illinoian, April 15, 1875
   Mrs. Daniel Leonard died Thursday the 8th at her residence.

LEONARD, Joan J. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, December 24, 2006 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Joan J. Leonard, 1928-2006
   Joan J. Leonard, 78, of Virginia, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2006, at her winter residence in Donna, Texas.
   She was born Jan. 27, 1928 in Jacksonville, the daughter of Jimmie and Margaret Thompson Jones. She married Norman K. Leonard on Aug. 14, 1949, at the Arenzville Methodist Church, and he survives.
   She is also survived by three daughters, Karla (husband, Howard "Hank") Daubs of Mason City, Lois (husband, John) Dotzert and Marie (husband, Bob) Parlier of Virginia; six grandchildren, Tina (husband, Ralph) Weller of Beardstown, Shawn (wife, Carmen) Daubs of Lincoln), Jeremy Dotzert, Mandy Lyons (husband, Brad) and Chris (wife, Simone) Parlier, all of rural Virginia, and Jim Parlier (companion, Rebecca Elam) of Spring Valley; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Jeanette (husband, Bill) Jones of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews.
   Mrs. Leonard was a graduate of Virginia High School and upon graduation worked a few years for a book bindery in Jacksonville. She served several years as a school bus driver for the Virginia School District and was involved with her husband in many business ventures in the Virginia area including Leonard Apartments, Red Shed Antiques, Wash Bucket Laundromat and Highway House Restaurant. She was a member of Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in rural Virginia. A former volunteer leader, she was dedicated to the area 4-H program and devoted many hours to the Cass County 4-H Fair for many years.
   Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services and ash committal at Walnut Ridge Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Virginia School Foundation or Cass County 4-H Fair Association. Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.
Joan J. Leonhard, Virginia - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, June 13, 2007
   Memorial services for Joan J. Leonhard, who died Friday Dec. 22, 2006, will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, June 23, 2007, at the Leonhard residence, 350 E. Illini St., Virginia. The family will meet friends following the services at the residence. A private family burial was previously conducted at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia.

LEWIS, Aziriah - Beardstown Enterprise, Aug. 6, 1898
   Aziriah Lewis died in Richmond Precinct, Aug. 2, at his home five miles southeast of Chandlerville. He was born in Washington County, KY Mar. 15, 1813. He married Sarah Graham, Feb. 1832. They were the parents of seven children, five who survive, being, Elizabeth Deering, Nancy Watkins, Mary Creed, Caroline Gibson and Kilborn Lewis, all of Cass County except Mrs. Gibson of Oakford, IL. His first wife died in 1863, he then married Mrs. Mary Hammer in 1864. They had a son, Charles, who survives as do 37 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren.

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