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Leon Fortney

Leon Fortney, 86, died of natural causes, November 3, 2020, at St. Luke’s South Hospital. He was born December 7, 1933, in Brashear, MO, the son William R. Fortney and Dorothy Perkins Fortney.

 

He graduated from Kirksville Senior High, class of 1951. He joined the US Navy in 1952. Leon was the owner of Overland Cabinet Company for 40 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 250. He loved spending time with his family, traveling, reading, fishing, and hunting. He was a longtime member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. 

 

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Sharon K. Austin. Surviving are his daughters Debbie Fortney (Warren Gould), Tammy Hart (John Hart), and Cindy Fortney, one sister, Carolyn Riley, one sister-in-law, Sharon Phenicie, three grandchildren (Shawn, Cody, Lacy), two great-grandchildren (Josh, Damien), along with many nieces, nephews, and friends.

 

A memorial service will be held, 11:00 am, Saturday, December 19 at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5 S. 8th St., Louisburg, KS. The family suggests memorials to Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church, 5 South 8th St. Louisburg, KS 66053. 
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Memorial Service
Location:
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church
Address:
5 S. 8th St.
City:
Louisburg
State:
Kansas
Zip Code:
66053
Date of Service:
Dec 19, 2020
Time of Service:
11:00 am
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Sandy Swank Nov 09, 2020

Friend of the daughters ,BelAire ,Kansas

Thinking about you girls. Will be sending hugs your way.......

Karen Leslie Nov 09, 2020

Friend ,Overland Park ,Kansas

So very sorry for your loss. Praying for the peace and comfort for your family as you grieve.

Paul & Kathye Smith Nov 10, 2020

Friend ,Parkville ,Missouri

Debbie, our deepest condolences during this time. We pray you find your peace & strength in our Heavenly Father. Remember to take care of you in the days, weeks & months ahead. And, cherish your memories. Paul & Kathye Smith

Joyce Nov 10, 2020

Friend ,Camdenton ,Missouri

I was sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad ladies! Prayers of peace and comfort! 🙏✌️

Wayne and Lori Stenberg Nov 10, 2020

Friends of Cindy ,Roach ,Missouri

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Susan K. Chatham Nov 10, 2020

Friend ,Kansas City ,Missouri

Deb/Cindy, So sorry - you both are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lépine Nov 11, 2020

friends ,Mascouche, Québec, Canada

C'est avec tristesse que nous avons appris la nouvelle. C'est toujours difficile de perdre un de nos parents. La famille Lépine pense à vous et vous offre ses sympathies.💕🙏💐XX It is with sadness that we heard the news. It's always difficult to lose one of our parents. The Lépine family thinks of you and offers you their sympathies.💕🙏💐XX