Leona A. Brennan, 86, of Elgin, died Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at Sherman Hospital. She was a long-term resident of Carpentersville, and most recently, a resident of Heritage Manor, Elgin, where she enjoyed Bible study and creative activities.
Leona had attended Willow Creek Community Church. She also enjoyed picnics, car rides and most of all - her large family.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Joe, of 40 years and two daughters, Joann and Mary.
She is survived by four daughters: Shirley Soltow of Elgin, Linda Wilson of Machesney Park, Diann (Jim) Melton of Burlington and Nancy (Jim) Davis of East Dundee; four sons: Don (Linda) Orsted of Mt. Morris, Steve Orsted of Oregon, IL, Dan (Sheila) Brennan of Elgin and Scott Brennan of Elgin; 22 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Thursday, July 29, 2004, from 6 to 9 PM at the O’Connor-Leetz Funeral Home, Elgin. Funeral services will follow on Friday, 10 AM at the funeral chapel with Pastor Larry Zea from the Twin Oaks Baptist Church, Sleepy Hollow, officiating. Burial will be in the Dundee Township cemetery, East.
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Groom: Frank Orsted | res: Oregon, Illinois | occup: Greenhouse attendant | age: 28 | bp: Daysville, Illinois | father: Casper Orsted | mother’s maiden name: Alma Belle Mickels | number of groom’s marriage: First
Bride: Leona Glasgow | res: Oregon, Illinois | age: 21 | bp: George, Iowa | father: Fred Glasgow | mother: Anna Rowe | number of bride’s marriage: First.
Marraige: 8 June 1938 at Clinton, Iowa.