Leora Bernice May, 86, ofOswego, passed away on January 4, 2006 at her home. She was bornSeptember 5, 1919, the daughter of Harm G. and Edna Harms.
Leorawas employed at Seal Master, Inc. on Builter Rd. in Aurora for over 28years before retiring. She loved cooking, baking, quilting and sewing.She enjoyed taking care of the family home but her greatest passion wascaring for her family.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Lyle May, who she married onFebruary 6, 1965 in Aurora; Lyle and Leora's children, Pamela J.(Joseph) Fidis, Herbert L. Hattner, Lyle D. (Lois) May, Larry P. Mayand Roger B. (Claudette) May; 13 grandchildren; and 16great-grandchildren; a brother, Ralph (Katherine) Harms; two sisters,Myra (George) Lane and Nita (Carl) Hacker; several nieces and nephews.

Her parents; six brothers and two sisters; a great-grandson preceded her in death.

The family will be receiving guests from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM onMonday, January 9, 2006 at the Dieterle Memorial Home, 1120 S. Broadwayin Montgomery. Interment will follow at 1:00 PM at the Rutland Cemeteryin Rutland, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated forAlzheimer's Disease Association, 4709 Golf Rd., Suite 1015, Skokie, IL60076.
Dieterle Memorial Home
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