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.
Friday, August 14th 10AM
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
7180 Hemlock Ln N
Maple Grove, MN
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