Leona Janke

Beckie and I were so saddened to hear of her passing. I still vividly remember my first Sunday at Fredonia and Leona was putting the dust cover on the organ and she said, Ach, I forgot to plug out the organ. We loved her and Arven and family. We had so many great memories of them and lunch/dinners at their house. Onie will be greatly missed but shes with Arven and thats a great comfort. Our prayers are with all the family

I have lost a friend of 50 years very sad for me we worked together on many projects I will miss all our conversations and fun times.It is hard to find a really good friend like she was to me.

Our hearts are heavy with the passing of Leona. Leona was very dear to us, she was our Grandma Leona always enjoyed our visits and reminiscing of her memories of her, Arven and their children as they grow older. When our second child was born the first time she saw her, she looked me right in the eyes and said you have a Polly, just like I do!<br>With heartfelt sympathy during this difficult time, may you all reflect on the cherished memories you have.<br>Cory and Kimberly Schlecht and Family<br>

Great memories of Leona. We shared many hours together when Arven and Leona lived in Kulm. Leona and I (Judy) had fun times going to Jamestown on Friday afternoons to rummage sales. Shared many meals with Arven, Leona and the family. Loved her knephla soup. Leona gave me a couple recipes of hers that I use often. Lots of fun times. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will miss her. Love and Hugs to all.

My thoughts are with Loren, Polly, Myrna, Sara, Alan, and the entire family. Leona was a wonderful woman and her and Arven a wonderful couple; and friends to my mom and dad. Mom often spoke of missing Leona when she moved from Kulm after the passing of Arven. My memories are of all her involvements in the community; church, the legion, baseball, and all things Fredonia. Great role model, along with so many others of the generation, for the unselfish efforts required to keep a small community vibrant.