Leona DeBernardi Obituary
The passing of Leona DeBernardi of Ottawa, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 5, 2025 at the age of 96. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Leona DeBernardi or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Ballock and Anna Ballock; and her husband James "Kaker" DeBernardi Jr. of Ottawa. She is survived by: her son Gary (Debby); her granddaughters, Shannon (Jesse Eckenroth) and Kendra (Robbie Sorensen); and her great grandchildren, Caden, Davin, Jaxon, Makenna, Eliana Eckenroth, Van, Gemma and Freya Sorensen.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Ottawa Funeral Home (1111 La Salle St, Ottawa, IL 61350). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Patrick's Church (726 W Jefferson St, Ottawa, IL 61350).
