WILLARD, Leanne (Jurgens) 1952-2020

WILLARD, JURGENS, LORENZEN

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 4/5/2020 at 07:52:42

Biography

Leanne Willard, 67, of Waterloo, died Thursday, April 2, 2020, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home.

She was born October 30, 1952, in Waterloo, daughter of Joe and Regina (Lorenzen) Jurgens.

She graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1970. Later graduating from Patricia Stevens Women’s Business College.

She married Dell Willard on August 19, 1972, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Waterloo.

Leanne worked at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center (formerly Covenant) for over 38 years in the telecommunication department, retiring in 2018.

Leanne is survived by her husband, Dell; two sons, Joshua (Christine) of Mission Viejo, Calif. and Bryce (Melissa) of Cedar Falls; two granddaughters, Savannah and Hallie; two brothers, Darrell (David) Jurgens of Des Moines and Keith (Jan) Jurgens of Comfort, Texas.

She is preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Richard in infancy; and a sister; Angela Sue Wolf.

Nana, as her granddaughters call her, loved to spend time with her family. They were her #1. She also enjoyed gardening and having cats at home. She always made time to go antiquing to add to her impressive collection. Leanne went all out decorating for Christmas every year, making it such a special time. She will be greatly missed.

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Services:
Per Leanne's wishes, no services are planned at this time.

Cemetery: (Not given)

Memorials:
Memorials are directed to Cedar Valley Hospice.
Cards sent to the funeral home will be forwarded to the family.

SOURCE: Locke Funeral Service