Leona Deist, daughter of Boyd and Wilhelmina Sonksen, was born July 3, 1912 in Audubon County, Iowa.
She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church northwest of Audubon. She joined Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Audubon in April, 1961.
She was married to William H. Deist September 16, 1933. They farmed in the Audubon community.
She died suddenly at her home southwest of Audubon May 10, 1965.

SURVIVORS:
Her Husband
1 Son - Dennis, at home
2 Daughters - Mrs. Frank Obermeier, Audubon, Mrs. Bernard Owen, Audubon
5 Grandchildren
2 Brothers - Detlef Sonksen, Audubon, Henry Sonksen, Manning
1 Sister - Mrs. Chris Albertsen, Audubon
She was preceded in death by a Grandson, Paul Obermeier who died November 29, 1961 at the age of 2.

BURIAL: Maple Grove Cemetery, Audubon
CASKET BEARERS: John Paul Deist, Charles Sonksen, Duane Deist, LeRoy Albertsen, Laverne Deist, Alvin Albertsen

FUNERAL DIRECTOR: McFadden Funeral Home, Audubon.