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Obituary for Leah M. DePouw
Leah M. DePouw, 98, of Oconto, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010, at Sharpe Care, LTD, Oconto Falls. Leah was born July 15, 1912 in Oconto to the late Fred and Albertina (Savord) Leneau. She married George DePouw on November 4, 1931. He preceded her in death on March 4, 1989. Leah was a volunteer to the Commission on Aging , helping with Meals on Wheels. Leah cook Friday night fish frys at Kellys Oasis during the late 40's and early 50's.
Leah is survived by a daughter Agnes (significant other Jack) Ozechowski, Muskego; two sons Richard DePouw, Chicago, IL; Ken (Shelby) DePouw, Oconto; a daughter-in-law Theresa DePouw, Oconto; a sister-in-law Eunice Leneau, Oconto; 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 13 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Robert DePouw, three sisters Agnes Leneau, Margaret Detaege, Sister Mary Bertina Leneau, and three brothers Franklin, Wilford and Medore Leneau.
The family will receive relatives and friends at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Oconto, from 9:30 AM to 11 AM Tuesday, August 31, 2010, with St. Annes Rosary at 9:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated 11 AM Tuesday at the church with the Rev. Bob Karuhn officiating. Burial will be at the Oconto Catholic Cemetery. The Gallagher Funeral Home, Oconto, is assisting the family. On line condolences may be expressed at www.gallagherfuneralhome.net.
In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established.
Cemetery: Oconto Catholic Cemetery
Visitation: 9:30 AM to 11 AM at Holy Trinity Catholic Church 711 Park Ave. Oconto, WI 54153 on August 31, 2010 (map/driving directions)
Service: 9:30 AM St. Anne's Rosary at Holy Trinity Catholic Church 711 Park Ave. Oconto, WI 54153 on August 31, 2010 (map/driving directions)
11 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Trinity Catholic Church 711 Park Ave. Oconto, WI 54153 on August 31, 2010 (map/driving directions)
