Des Moines, IA - Irene E. Leverton, 96 formerly of Lena, IL passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at the Scottish Rite Park in Des Moines, Iowa. Irene was born on April 2, 1916 in Stephenson County, IL the daughter of Olen and Della (Reeser) Showers. She was married on November 6, 1935 in Freeport, IL to Merl R. Leverton. Merl preceded her in death on October 10, 2000. Irene and Merl farmed for many years in the Orangeville area.
Irene is survived by her sons, Harold (Mary Lou) of Prairie City, IA and Gary (Jan) of Pontiac, IL. six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers and one sister.
Services will be Friday, July 13, 2012 at Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will follow at Lena Burial Park.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.leamonfh.com.
Irene is survived by her sons, Harold (Mary Lou) of Prairie City, IA and Gary (Jan) of Pontiac, IL. six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two brothers and one sister.
Services will be Friday, July 13, 2012 at Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.
Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. with a funeral service at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will follow at Lena Burial Park.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.leamonfh.com.