Leona J. Willkom

January 27, 1931 - August 4, 2020

Obituary for Leona J. Willkom

Leona J. Willkom, age 89, of Maple Grove, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2020. Leona’s warm heart touched people everywhere she went; she loved deeply and shared generously.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, John; parents, Clarence & Agnes Wood; sister, Beverly; and son-in-law, Doug.

She will be deeply missed by her children, John (Laurie) Willkom, Deb (Jim) Rundquist, Diane Buranen, David (Lynn) Willkom, and Denise (Rico) Widstrom; grandchildren, Timothy, Daniel, Derek, Mallory, Jacob, Geo, Jessica, Reanna, Nevaeh, Tia, Darrio; step grandchildren, Jessica, Jenny, Cassie, and Emma; 7 great grandchildren; 10 step great grandchildren; and other special family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM on August 14, 2020 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 7180 Hemlock Ave. N., Maple Grove. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery, New Hope. A post COVID Celebration of Life will also be held at a later date and location when all can be safe.

Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, August 14th
10AM

St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
7180 Hemlock Ln N
Maple Grove, MN

Driving Directions

Interment

Friday, August 14th

Gethsemane Cemetery
8151 42nd Ave. N.
New Hope, MN 55427

Driving Directions

Loading Conversation

Evans-Nordby is our hometown funeral home. All of the long-time residents of Osseo have used Evans-Nordby because they are part of the local family here in Osseo and they care for our loved ones in a way no others could. They're great and have been serving our community for years.

More Testimonials

Not Sure Where To Begin?

Let us help you navigate your recent loss.

Contact Us