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LEONA K. Was born in the town of Greenfield, WI and went to be with her Lord, August 31, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. She grew up in Hales Corners, WI. After her graduation from West Allis High School Leona worked at Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. until she married Erward "Chic" Tewes on June 15, 1940 in Hales Corners. Leona is survived by her husband of 71 years, Erward; her children, Erward R "Buzz" Tewes and wife, Pauline of MN; daughter, Janet Jastram and husband, Jonathan of Albuquerque; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Schilling and wife, Betty; and several other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her brothers, John and Rudy; and by her daughter, Nancy. Leona and her husband, served as a missionaries to Japan and Korea for 21 years. Cremation will take place and a Memorial service will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., at Calvary Lutheran Church, 305 Unser Blvd. NE in Rio Rancho to celebrate her life. Burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to "Jesus Is Lord Mission" P.O. Box 11, Walburg, TX 78673 or Lutheran World Relief / Human Care P.O. Box 17061, Baltimore, MD 21298-9832 or Calvary Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, 305 Unser Blvd. NE Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Please visit our online guestbook for Leona at RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd. NW (505) 897-0300
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