Leone Deskin Obituary
We bid farewell to Leone Deskin (Harlan, Iowa), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 22, 2026 at the age of 95. Leone touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Homer Lockwood and Esther Lockwood; her husband Merle; and her sisters, Elinor, Marge, Hazel and Ruth.
She is survived by: her children, Doug (Deb) of Urbandale, IA, Mike (Jan) of Scottsdale, AZ and Sandy of Centennial, CO; her grandson Jacob (Maria) of Urbandale, IA; her children, Alyssa (Thomas) of Urbandale, IA, Claire (Luke) of Aurora, CO, Chloe of Los Angeles, CA and Emily of San Diego, CA; her great grandchildren, Hayden and Charlie; and her sister Eunice. She is also survived by nieces/nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages acts of kindness in Leone's memory or donations to the Harlan Community Library in memory of Leone Deskin.
