Marie Lois Leedom of Oswego formerly of Aurora, IL died on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Edwards Hospital in Naperville, IL. She was born November 2, 1940 in Geneva, IL, the daughter if the late Carl A and Helen W (Okesson) Paulson.

Prior to her retirement in 2009 she was employed as a receptionist at Aurora Bearing Company in Aurora IL. She enjoyed being a member of the Red Hat Society in Aurora, IL. She also enjoyed traveling, reading, going to the movies and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Michael) Behnke, adopted daughters Leanna Precup and Margaret Dee, nephew (and adopted son) Mike Wolgast, granddaughter Jacklyn Behnke, adopted granddaughter Evelyn Precup, and sister Joyce Bolly of Beloit, WI. She was preceded by her parents, husband Jack Leedom, daughter Kristine Maher , and grandson Tyler Behnke.

Visitation will take place on Monday, November 20, 2023 from 3:00PM until the funeral service at 7:00PM with Rev. Roy Fry at the DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 Douglas Road, Oswego, IL. Cremation will follow with inurnment of the cremains later at Lincoln Memorial Park in Aurora, IL.

Memorials may be directed to the Susan G, Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380.

For additional information 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com.