Leona L. Washam
August 26, 1927 - January 27, 2017
Leona L. Washam, age 89, of Laclede, died Friday, January 27, 2017 at her home. A private funeral service was held Monday, January 30, 2017 at Rhodes Funeral Home. Memorials have been suggested to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation or the American Legion Hall in Sumner, Missouri, and may be left at or sent to the funeral home, 216 Linn Street, Brookfield, Missouri 64628. On-line registry at www.rhodesfh.com Leona, daughter of Daniel Pietz and Lydia (Sayler) Pietz, was born on August 26, 1927 in Roscoe, South Dakota. On December 19, 1955 she was united in marriage to Robert Lee Washam in Liberty, Missouri. He preceded her in death on August 4, 2012. Leona's greatest joy was taking care of her family. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking and tending to her flowers. She is survived by one daughter, Cindy Siqueiros, Roeland Park, Kansas; four sons, Robert Washam Jr. and wife Diane, Kansas City, Missouri; William "Bill" Washam and wife Valerie, Laclede, Missouri; Earl Washam and wife Anita Burns, Kearney, Missouri; Steve Washam and wife Tonia, Laclede, Missouri; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and numerous other family and friends. Leona was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Milton, Elmer and Harold Pietz; and one sister, Irene Schlepp.
Leona L. Washam, age 89, of Laclede, died Friday, January 27, 2017 at her home. A private funeral service was held Monday, January 30, 2017 at Rhodes Funeral Home. Memorials have been suggested to the Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation or the... View Obituary & Service Information