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Christine Leonard Obituary

Leonard, Christine Marie age 20, died unexpectedly, Sunday, February 13, 2005. She was born October 17, 1984 in Evergreen Park, IL to John G. and Julie (Hempel) Leonard, who survive Grand Beach, MI. Also surviving is her husband, Specialist Jason Phillips, US Army, stationed in Iraq, two sisters, Jacqueline Leonard, Grand Beach, MI, Virginia Leonard, San Diego, CA; two brothers, Ryan and John R. Leonard, both Grand Beach, MI; grandparents, William and Rosemary Hempel, Palos Heights, IL and Patricia Leonard, Oak Lawn, IL. she was preceded in death by her grandfather, John J. Leonard. Funeral Mass will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2005 at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Long Beach, IN. Cremation will follow services. Visitation hours will be Thursday, February 17, 2005 from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Friday, from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m. in the Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, IN, 219-872-7291. Memorials may be made to the Michigan Humane Society, 722 Ind 212, Michigan City, IN, 46360. To sign a guestbook and leave condolences online, please visit our web site at www.otthaverstock.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 16, 2005.

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Katrina Weibel

March 17, 2005

Christine was one of my best friends, and I will carry her with me always. We met in the Army and lived together in Hawaii; she had one of the most beautiful hearts I have ever encountered, and a contagious laugh and unique sense of humor that made her a treasure as a friend and a person. The void she leaves is huge; she is loved, and greatly, greatly missed. My heart is with her family.

Sasha Phillips

February 24, 2005

Leonards:

Christine was a big sister to me and I wish I could have had a chance to be around her more. I love her and all of you so much. You are all in my family's prayers. Thanks again for all you've ever done

Steve and Denise Murray

February 20, 2005

John: You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

eileen smith

February 18, 2005

Dear John and Julie,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry I couldn't be there in person to offer my condolences.



eileen smith

Tony Garritano

February 18, 2005

My deepest sympathies to the entire Leonard family.

Katie Kane

February 18, 2005

Dear Leonard family,

I was so sorry to hear of Christine. She was a fun girl to be around and put a smile on my face whenever i saw her. my prayers are with you all and her husband. love, katie kane

Colleen Goggin Krupa

February 17, 2005

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Leonard, Jackie, Ginny, Ryan and John,

We are so sad to hear about the loss of Christine. We are thinking of you all and praying for you and Christine and Christine's husband during this heartbreaking time. We are so sorry.

With love,

Colleen, Tom and Thomas Krupa

Terry Goggin

February 17, 2005

Dear Leonards,

We are so terribly sorry to hear of Christine's passing. She was a wonderful girl and a testament to her parents and grandparents. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

With love and sympathy,

Terry and Bridget Goggin

Carole Cozzie

February 17, 2005

Dear John and Julie:



Please accept my condolences on the loss of your daughter. You are in my prayers, as is Frank and the rest of your families. These are very trying times for all of you, but you have strong family bonds that can help you through this horrible time.



Sincerely,

Carole Cozzie

jim harrigan

February 17, 2005

My deepest regrets to John & Julie and the whole Leonard family.

Bridget Moriarty

February 17, 2005

Dear Leonard Family,

We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Christine. You are in our thoughts and prayers always.

Love,

The Moriarty Family

John aand Donna Mulchrone

February 16, 2005

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your precious daughter. Our prayers for you and a special request that God will hold her in the palm of His Hand.

Kelly Cummings

February 16, 2005

Ginny,



I am so sorry to hear of you and your family's loss. Please know that I will be thinking of all of you during this trying time.



With sincerest condolences,



Kelly

Jim & Meg Geary Earley

February 16, 2005

Dear John and Julie,

We cannot tell you how very sorry we are for your loss. There are no words. Please know that we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. We would have come to her service but we are in Florida. Please take good care.

Rita Kevin Mayer

February 16, 2005

Dear John and Julie,

My deepest sympathy in the death of Christine. I remember her toddling around with Kevin and Danny. Please find comfort at this time in your many freinds and family members. You guys will all be in my prayers.

Love

Rita Kevin Mayer, Kevin Hurst and Abby Mayer

Matt Murray

February 16, 2005

The Beverly Murrays extend their deepest condolences to the Leonards. We are very sorry about the loss of Christine.

Betsy Ruel

February 16, 2005

Leonard Family, we are so sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our prayers. We can't attend the service because we are on vacation but will be thinking of you.



Betsy and Bud Ruel

Tim and Eileen Sheehan

February 16, 2005

John and Julie,

We are very sorry for the loss of Christine. Your family is in our thoughts and our prayers. Warmest Regards, Tim and Eileen Sheehan

Anita Remijas

February 16, 2005

John, Julie and Family: Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. It was our pleasure to have met Christine several times over the years. You will be remembered in our prayers. Christine was greatly loved by so many people and will be missed. Fondly, Anita Remijas and Don Bertucci

Kevin & Rita Durkin

February 16, 2005

All of our prayers are with you.

I'll remember Christine's great smile and tremendous athletic ability. She was a joy.

Much Love,

Kevin, Rita Erin & Abby Durkin

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