Marguerite Ann Leffelman
March 4, 1931 - August 2, 2018
Marguerite A. Leffelman, age 87, of Amboy, died Thursday, August 2, 2018, at Maple Crossing of Amboy. She was born March 4, 1931, in Chicago, the daughter of Rudolph and Margaret (Foltyniewicz) Shappa. Marguerite married Kenneth Leffelman at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Maytown on April 17, 1948. He preceded her in death December 7, 1994. She was also preceded in death by her brother Harold Shappa; 1 granddaughter; 3 great-grandchildren. Marguerite had farmed all of her life with her husband in the Maytown area. She was also a school bus driver for Amboy School District for 25 years and worked many years at the Long Branch Saloon prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Maytown, Lee County Pork Producers, and the Cattleman's Association. Suvrivors include her children Edwardene (Douglas) Grobe of Thomson, Ed (Susan) Leffelman of Amboy, Gary Leffelman of Jacksonville, FL, Barb Moore, and Terry (Nancy) Leffelman both of Amboy; 7 grandchildren James (Toy) Grobe, Travis (Angie) Grobe, Emily (Harry) Blomstrand, Benjamin (Emily) Leffelman, Jenna (Brad) Spiniolas, Nathan (Whitney Kessel) Moore an Victoria (Chris) Boyle; 11 great-grandchildren. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held on Monday, August 6, 2018, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM at Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy. Private burial of cremains will be at St. Patrick Cemetery in Maytown. A memorial has been established.
Marguerite A. Leffelman, age 87, of Amboy, died Thursday, August 2, 2018, at Maple Crossing of Amboy. She was born March 4, 1931, in Chicago, the daughter of Rudolph and Margaret (Foltyniewicz) Shappa. Marguerite married Kenneth Leffelman at... View Obituary & Service Information