J. AMBROSE LEONARD DIES; WAS FORMER BYRON RESIDENT
J. Ambrose Leonard, a former Byron resident, died last Friday at his home in Rockford. His death followed an illness of only a few days and come as a shock to his many friends in Ogle and Winnebago counties.
Funeral services were held at the home at 307 Forest ave. in Rockford on Monday. Rev. James Durand of Grace M. E. church and Rev C. W. Jaycox officiated. Interment was in the family plot in Byron cemetery. Many Byron friends gathered with the large number coming from Rockford for the burial services here.
Mr. Leonard was born in Pennsylvania on January 9, 1858 and after coming west was a resident of Byron for a long time. About 25 years ago he had moved to Rockford. He was a builder and contractor for many years. While in Byron Mr. Leonard was an active and faithful worker in the Methodist church and on moving to Rockford maintained his church interests becoming a member of Grace M. E. church. Possessed of a genial nature and a sincere and friendly spirit he became a leader in any group of which he was a part. Many Ogle county people will recall his years of relivity in the Pennsylvania society and the hearty welcome extended all visitors to the annual Pennsylvania reunion by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard.
His wife, Belle White Leonard, preceded him in death three months ago. Just last December many friends and relatives had gathered to help Mr. and Mrs. Leonard celebrate their golden wedding.
Four children survive. They are Miss Margaret Leonard of Cleveland, Ohio; J. M. Leonard of Saginaw, Mich.; Mrs. H. A. Conklin and Mrs. Howard Burris, both of Rockford. A daughter, Leola, preceded him in death. Several brothers and sisters also survive, of whom Martin Leonard of Byron is one.
J. Ambrose Leonard, a former Byron resident, died last Friday at his home in Rockford. His death followed an illness of only a few days and come as a shock to his many friends in Ogle and Winnebago counties.
Funeral services were held at the home at 307 Forest ave. in Rockford on Monday. Rev. James Durand of Grace M. E. church and Rev C. W. Jaycox officiated. Interment was in the family plot in Byron cemetery. Many Byron friends gathered with the large number coming from Rockford for the burial services here.
Mr. Leonard was born in Pennsylvania on January 9, 1858 and after coming west was a resident of Byron for a long time. About 25 years ago he had moved to Rockford. He was a builder and contractor for many years. While in Byron Mr. Leonard was an active and faithful worker in the Methodist church and on moving to Rockford maintained his church interests becoming a member of Grace M. E. church. Possessed of a genial nature and a sincere and friendly spirit he became a leader in any group of which he was a part. Many Ogle county people will recall his years of relivity in the Pennsylvania society and the hearty welcome extended all visitors to the annual Pennsylvania reunion by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard.
His wife, Belle White Leonard, preceded him in death three months ago. Just last December many friends and relatives had gathered to help Mr. and Mrs. Leonard celebrate their golden wedding.
Four children survive. They are Miss Margaret Leonard of Cleveland, Ohio; J. M. Leonard of Saginaw, Mich.; Mrs. H. A. Conklin and Mrs. Howard Burris, both of Rockford. A daughter, Leola, preceded him in death. Several brothers and sisters also survive, of whom Martin Leonard of Byron is one.
J. AMBROSE LEONARD DIES; WAS FORMER BYRON RESIDENT
J. Ambrose Leonard, a former Byron resident, died last Friday at his home in Rockford. His death followed an illness of only a few days and come as a shock to his many friends in Ogle and Winnebago counties.
Funeral services were held at the home at 307 Forest ave. in Rockford on Monday. Rev. James Durand of Grace M. E. church and Rev C. W. Jaycox officiated. Interment was in the family plot in Byron cemetery. Many Byron friends gathered with the large number coming from Rockford for the burial services here.
Mr. Leonard was born in Pennsylvania on January 9, 1858 and after coming west was a resident of Byron for a long time. About 25 years ago he had moved to Rockford. He was a builder and contractor for many years. While in Byron Mr. Leonard was an active and faithful worker in the Methodist church and on moving to Rockford maintained his church interests becoming a member of Grace M. E. church. Possessed of a genial nature and a sincere and friendly spirit he became a leader in any group of which he was a part. Many Ogle county people will recall his years of relivity in the Pennsylvania society and the hearty welcome extended all visitors to the annual Pennsylvania reunion by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard.
His wife, Belle White Leonard, preceded him in death three months ago. Just last December many friends and relatives had gathered to help Mr. and Mrs. Leonard celebrate their golden wedding.
Four children survive. They are Miss Margaret Leonard of Cleveland, Ohio; J. M. Leonard of Saginaw, Mich.; Mrs. H. A. Conklin and Mrs. Howard Burris, both of Rockford. A daughter, Leola, preceded him in death. Several brothers and sisters also survive, of whom Martin Leonard of Byron is one.
J. Ambrose Leonard, a former Byron resident, died last Friday at his home in Rockford. His death followed an illness of only a few days and come as a shock to his many friends in Ogle and Winnebago counties.
Funeral services were held at the home at 307 Forest ave. in Rockford on Monday. Rev. James Durand of Grace M. E. church and Rev C. W. Jaycox officiated. Interment was in the family plot in Byron cemetery. Many Byron friends gathered with the large number coming from Rockford for the burial services here.
Mr. Leonard was born in Pennsylvania on January 9, 1858 and after coming west was a resident of Byron for a long time. About 25 years ago he had moved to Rockford. He was a builder and contractor for many years. While in Byron Mr. Leonard was an active and faithful worker in the Methodist church and on moving to Rockford maintained his church interests becoming a member of Grace M. E. church. Possessed of a genial nature and a sincere and friendly spirit he became a leader in any group of which he was a part. Many Ogle county people will recall his years of relivity in the Pennsylvania society and the hearty welcome extended all visitors to the annual Pennsylvania reunion by Mr. and Mrs. Leonard.
His wife, Belle White Leonard, preceded him in death three months ago. Just last December many friends and relatives had gathered to help Mr. and Mrs. Leonard celebrate their golden wedding.
Four children survive. They are Miss Margaret Leonard of Cleveland, Ohio; J. M. Leonard of Saginaw, Mich.; Mrs. H. A. Conklin and Mrs. Howard Burris, both of Rockford. A daughter, Leola, preceded him in death. Several brothers and sisters also survive, of whom Martin Leonard of Byron is one.
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