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Leona R. "Lee" Dekker
July 30, 1946 — May 20, 2026
Leona R. “Lee” Dekker, nee Visser, age 79, beloved wife for 59 years to Raymond J. “Ray” Dekker. Loving mother of Ruth (Craig) Gallman and Linda (David) Hoitsma. Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Erica) Gallman, Jenna (Michael) Gallman-Muir, Ellie (Silas) Page, Lucas Hoitsma and Isabelle Hoitsma. Devoted daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (nee Schutler) Visser. Dear sister of Edward (Joann) Visser, Barbara (late Ronald) Lavery, Donna (Sidney) Kostelyk and Dolores (Kurt) Rundle. Fond sister-in-law of James (late Audrey) Dekker, Audrey (John) Laskey, Diane (Greg) Zobac and the late Ellen Dekker. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Visitation Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service 3:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE are appreciated.
Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400
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Visitation Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until time of Memorial Service 3:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL.
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