LEONA E. ASHENFELTER

Leona E. Ashenfelter, 73, of Tecumseh, passed away February 11, 2008.  Leona was born September 29, 1934, in Clayton, Michigan, the daughter of Everett and Gertrude (Roney) Cattell.  On November 19, 1952, she married Robert Ashenfelter in Adrian.  He survives.

Leona was a beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother.  Her life revolved around her family and her faith.  She was an active member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh, where she belonged to the Altar Society for over 35 years and in that time served as president and treasurer.  She also worked for many years on the Funeral Dinner committee at the church.  Leona was an active individual belonging to three different golf leagues and served as secretary at different times.  

Besides her husband Robert, Leona is survived by her children, Roger (Anita) Ashenfelter of TN, Karen (Mark) Maddox of Jackson and Annette (Randy) Escott of Manitou Beach; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers Donald (Karen) Cattell and  Elden (Brenda) Cattell and sister-in-law Dorothy Cattell.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Louis and Raymond Cattell and sister Lucille Ragless.

A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 15, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh. Fr. Daniel Wheeler will officiate. Burial will follow in Lenawee Hills Memorial Park, Adrian.   Visitation will be from  2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.    A Scripture Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday.  

Arrangements were entrusted to the J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh.  Condolences to the family may be made at  www.pursefuneralhome.com