Leona Lenartowicz, loving mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, December 17, 2018, at the age of 94.
Leona was a lifelong resident of the Gaylord area. While living here she was able to attend the first 51 of the 54 annual Alpenfests.
She is survived by her children Kathy (Nick) Seccia, Rick (Molly) Holewinski; grandchildren David Measell, Tricia (Scott) Piereson, Travis Holewinski, Nicholas (Nikki) Holewinski, Jessica Holewinski, Madeline Holewinski, Maximilian Holewinski; great grandchildren Andrew & Connor Piereson, Olivia, Zoey & Jack Holewinski, and Nick Holewinski Jr.
She is preceded in death by husbands Thomas Holewinski, Leonard Lenartowicz; son Michael Holewinski; and granddaughter Kelly Measell.
Visitation at the Nelson Funeral Home will be held on Friday, December 21 from 4-7 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Gaylord on Saturday, December 22 at 2 PM.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to The Otsego County Food Pantry through the Nelson Funeral Home, PO Box 1548, Gaylord, MI 49734.
8 comments on “Leona Lenartowicz”
Although she was my Aunt she was very much an Aunt to all. She was a member of what is called the ” greatest generation “. Her life truly reflected the values of that period of time that shaped the future of so so many. Living thru the depression and WW2 as well as her ethnic upbringing made my Aunt a very strong , independent and loving person. If everyone had an Aunt Leone in their family the world would be a much better place. I will keep her in my memory and close to my heart. You were one of kind Aunt and a job well done, all I have to do is look at your family as proof.
Such a lady! I got to know her while walking at the sportsplex which she faithfully did every day until her health started to fail. We have all missed her humor the last couple years. RIP Leone.
Condolences to the Family
I knew Leone most of my life. She was my friend, my coworker, my teacher, my cook, my confidant, my seamstress, my inspiration, my Mother-in-law. She was pretty, talented, fun to be with, hard-working, kind, a great Grandmother, a good wife, a good woman. I have missed her for a long time. Rest in peace Leone
I would like to express my deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful loved one.
Rick, so sorry for your loss. She was a kind , sweet person.
I just saw this, Rick. Those left here mourn the loss but take solace in the knowledge that she is in the loving arms of the Father.
My thoughts and prayers are with Leona’s family. I haven’t seen Leona in years. I had the pleasure of working with her in the 1960s at Nelson’s Drug Store. She was always very nice and fun to work with! A great sense of humor. It was a privilege to have known her! Rest in peace Leona, you will be missed.