Leona M. Moritz

Leona M. Moritz, Woodstock, died suddenly Monday, May 26, 2014, in her home.

She was born Nov. 24, 1935, to Harry and Margaret (Miles) Schroeder.

On April 7, 1956, she married David Moritz at the rectory of St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock.

She and her husband spent most of their married lives as dairy farmers in the Woodstock area.

Survivors include two sons, Raymond (Gloria) Moritz, Genoa, and Ronald (Sherrie) Moritz, Woodstock; two brothers, Harry (Patricia) Schroeder and Thomas (Sharon) Schroeder; two grandchildren, Mark and Paige Moritz; a special niece, Linda (Larry) O’Donnell; and two sisters-in-law, Gert (Robert) Moritz and Anita (William) Stecker.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother, Harold Schroeder; and a brother-in-law, Robert Moritz.

A private visitation and funeral were held May 29 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. Deacon Hans Rokus officiated.

Burial was at Pioneer Cemetery, Woodstock.