Cornelia M. Leach, age 99, formerly of Plainfield, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Edgewater Haven Nursing Home in Port Edwards, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. John K. Stake will officiate. Interment will be at the Hancock Cemetery. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. until the time of service on Saturday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Cornelia was born January 26, 1918 in Big Flats, Wisconsin to Lewis and Edith Williams.
She married Harrison Leach on April 7, 1937 in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Cornelia enjoyed playing Bingo, Dominoes, cards, puzzles, watching sports & game shows on t.v. and especially spending time with her family.
Cornelia was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis & Edith Williams; son, Roger Leach; brothers, Lawrence, Leo, Marvin & Howard Williams; daughter-in-law, Shirley Leach and son-in-law, Sofus Challoner.
Survivors:
Son: Donald (Rose) Leach of Beloit, Wisconsin
Daughter: Arlene Challoner of Plainfield, Wisconsin
Son: Allen Leach of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Daughter: Alice (Jerry) Holden of Nekoosa, Wisconsin
Daughter: Edith (Norman) Schruck of Wautoma, Wisconsin
Son: Dennis (Betty Bidell) Leach of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Daughter: Sharon McIntee of Plainfield, Wisconsin
further survived by many: grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews
So sorry on your loss. May God, family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
We want to send our deepest sympathy to all of your family. She was a true friend and will be missed terribly.
Russell Charlotte Marshall and family
My condolences and prayers are with you in this time of loss.
Arlene you may not remember me. We went to high school together.
How blessed you have been to have had your Mother until this time in
Your life. We send our love to you and your family. Kay Babcock Theisen