Ross, Dr. Leonard W. (1936-2009)

ROSS, JOHNSON, ROMINE, PAGEL, HAFF, GALLAGHER, HOUSE

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 1/9/2010 at 12:58:06

Leonard W. Ross
July 5, 1915 - December 21, 2009

Leonard W. Ross, 94, of Rock Island, died Monday December 21, 2009, at Trinity Medical Center West, Rock Island.

Leonard was born July 5, 1915, in Marathon, IA the son of Robert and Julia (Johnson) Ross. He married Sarah D. Romine July 7, 1936, in Knoxville, IA. She preceded him in death, July 23, 2008.

Leonard was a graduate of Marathon High School and went on to be in one of the first graduating classes from Palmer College of Chiropractic. He owned his own practice in Rock Island retiring in 1998 after 50 years of serving the Quad Cities.

He was a member of the Illinois State House of Representatives from 1960-1962, Illinois State Merit Commission, Illinois State Civil Service Commission, the Rock Island Police and Fire Commission, Rock Island City Council and lifetime member of Illinois State Prairie Chiropractic Association. Leonard also loved taking care of his family and gardening at their home.

Survivors include a daughter, Donna Pagel, Oregon, granddaughters, Dawn Ross, Moline, Amy Haff, Moline, and Karla Gallagher, Alaska, grandson, James (Kimberly) Ross, Rock Island, 7 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, step grandchildren, step great grandchildren and sister, Ruth House. He was preceded in death by a son, Creel Ross, his parents and brothers Oscar and Bud Ross.

Per Leonard’s wishes cremation rites are to be accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. DeRoo Funeral Home, Moline, is assisting the family.

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