Christian funeral services celebrating the life of Leona Clara Curran, age 93 of Albany will be 11AM Saturday, July 6th 2013 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farming Township. Reverend Fred M. Kutter and Pastor Tom Stoebig Sr. will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery following the service. Leona took hold of the Lord’s hand on Saturday morning to walk with him through eternity where there will be no more suffering for her. There will be a gathering time prior to the service from 9:30-11AM Saturday morning at the church in Farming. Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Albany. Leona was born October 31st 1919 in Albany to Emil and Alma (Jopp) Birr. She grew up in Albany, but later moved to the cities where she worked as a retail manager for Montgomery Ward for twenty years and Sears Roebuck for twenty years. She married Charles Curran on September 17, 1988 in Minneapolis. Years after Charles’s passing, Leona retired back to Albany where she lived the rest of her life. Leona was a true crafter at heart. She will forever be remembered for her beautiful crafts including many crocheted blankets she had gifted over the years. She was also a devout member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farming Township. Leona is survived by her step children Jim (Dianne) Curran, Florida; Steve (Patty) Curran, Arizona; Jody (Randy) Thoreson, Idaho; Jill (Gary) Nance, Oregon; her eight step-grandchildren; and her sisters Luella (Arthur) Hinnenkamp, Minneapolis; her brother-in-law Junior Cigelski, Parkers Prairie; many nieces and nephews; and her close friend Don Schmidt. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Charles Curran and her parents Emil and Alma Birr. A special thank you is extended from the family to the wonderful staff of Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany for their exceptional care they provided Leona over the years.
Schedule and Information
Visitation Details
There will be a gathering time prior to the service from 9:30-11AM Saturday, July 6th at the church in Farming.
Visitation Location
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Farming Township
Service Details
Christian funeral services celebrating the life of Leona Clara Curran, age 93 of Albany will be 11AM Saturday, July 6th 2013 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farming Township. Reverend Frederick Cutter and Pastor Tom Stoebig Sr. will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery following the service.
Service Location
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Farming Township
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My deepest sympathy to her family and extended family.
She was such a great person and I was receipant of her crafts. She has such a big heart. Rest in peace Leona.
Our Condolences to the Family of Leona
We will miss your visits.
rest in peace aunt Leona what a wonderful lady you were. i have some of your crafts to keep me warn.prayeers and good thoughs to your family.
Dear Luella and family,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your sister. Leona was such a special person to us. I have many good memories of her. She was always caring and kind. We were blessed to have known her and will miss her deeply. Now she is with my Mom, Addy, singing the Lord’s praises. May she ever rest in peace.
Love, Michelle