Leila Irene Sloan (Flitsch)
March 30, 1919 — February 13, 2013
Leila Irene Sloan, 93, of Alburnett, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013, at her home. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 18, 2013, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion, by Pastor Jon C. Moss. Visitation: 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 17, 2013, at the funeral home in Marion. Burial: Lafayette Cemetery, rural Alburnett.
Leila is survived by five children, Janet Schwieger, Bloomfield, Linda (DuWayne) Schminke, Marion, Kay (Kent) Neighbor, Winthrop, Bill (Cletis) Sloan and Jean (Gene) Neighbor, all of Alburnett; 19 grandchildren, Tammy (Gary) Stapp, Altoona, Rodney (Kim) Schwieger, Bloomfield, Sam (Cathy) Schwieger, Aurora, Ill, Brenda (Doug) Slivinski, Kearney, Mo., Doug (Kim) Schminke, Marion, Trisha (Brad) Henderson, North Liberty, Sandra (Mark) Waring, Walker, Steve (Amy) Neighbor, Center Point, Scott (Kristin) Neighbor, Center Point, Eldon (Kathy) Neighbor, Central City, Konnie (Brent) Borrett, Center Point, Mark (Stacey) Neighbor, Center Point, Eric (Jen) Sloan, Alburnett, Heather (Jeff) Carrothers, Alburnett, Adam (Kerri) Sloan, Alburnett, Kyle Sloan, Alburnett, Michael (Courtney) Neighbor, Bettendorf, Jason (Renee) Neighbor, Alburnett, and Todd (Carrie) Neighbor, Cedar Rapids; 55 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Mildred Kirk, Marion; brother-in-law, Allan (Enid) Sloan, California; and a special friend, Deana Snow.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee; her parents; her brother, Merrill (Marjorie) Flitsch; sister-in-law, Virgina (Bob) Titler; and brother-in-law, Clifford Kirk.
Leila was born March 30, 1919, in Alburnett, the daughter of Jacob and Lera (Lyon) Flitsch. She graduated from Alburnett High School in 1936. Leila was united in marriage to William Lee Sloan on February 22nd, 1939, in Alburnett. They farmed near Toddville prior to moving to their current farm in 1944. Lee died on August 5th, 1999.
Leila loved her life with Lee. Together, side by side, is how they lived, farmed, attended church, community and family events. She was a wonderful cook; always sharing her goodies with others. Leila was a member of Alburnett United Methodist Church, the Alburnett Historical Society, and a longstanding member of the CC Club. She loved birthday parties, the Iowa State Fair, basketball, Sloan reunions, and her home.
Leila's family would like to thank Deana, Deb, Barbara, Carman, Gary, and the Staff at Home Choice Senior Care and St. Luke's Hospice for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Leila's memory.
Leila is survived by five children, Janet Schwieger, Bloomfield, Linda (DuWayne) Schminke, Marion, Kay (Kent) Neighbor, Winthrop, Bill (Cletis) Sloan and Jean (Gene) Neighbor, all of Alburnett; 19 grandchildren, Tammy (Gary) Stapp, Altoona, Rodney (Kim) Schwieger, Bloomfield, Sam (Cathy) Schwieger, Aurora, Ill, Brenda (Doug) Slivinski, Kearney, Mo., Doug (Kim) Schminke, Marion, Trisha (Brad) Henderson, North Liberty, Sandra (Mark) Waring, Walker, Steve (Amy) Neighbor, Center Point, Scott (Kristin) Neighbor, Center Point, Eldon (Kathy) Neighbor, Central City, Konnie (Brent) Borrett, Center Point, Mark (Stacey) Neighbor, Center Point, Eric (Jen) Sloan, Alburnett, Heather (Jeff) Carrothers, Alburnett, Adam (Kerri) Sloan, Alburnett, Kyle Sloan, Alburnett, Michael (Courtney) Neighbor, Bettendorf, Jason (Renee) Neighbor, Alburnett, and Todd (Carrie) Neighbor, Cedar Rapids; 55 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Mildred Kirk, Marion; brother-in-law, Allan (Enid) Sloan, California; and a special friend, Deana Snow.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee; her parents; her brother, Merrill (Marjorie) Flitsch; sister-in-law, Virgina (Bob) Titler; and brother-in-law, Clifford Kirk.
Leila was born March 30, 1919, in Alburnett, the daughter of Jacob and Lera (Lyon) Flitsch. She graduated from Alburnett High School in 1936. Leila was united in marriage to William Lee Sloan on February 22nd, 1939, in Alburnett. They farmed near Toddville prior to moving to their current farm in 1944. Lee died on August 5th, 1999.
Leila loved her life with Lee. Together, side by side, is how they lived, farmed, attended church, community and family events. She was a wonderful cook; always sharing her goodies with others. Leila was a member of Alburnett United Methodist Church, the Alburnett Historical Society, and a longstanding member of the CC Club. She loved birthday parties, the Iowa State Fair, basketball, Sloan reunions, and her home.
Leila's family would like to thank Deana, Deb, Barbara, Carman, Gary, and the Staff at Home Choice Senior Care and St. Luke's Hospice for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Leila's memory.
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