John Leaf Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Leaf of Moline, Illinois, born in Bertha, Minnesota, who passed away on January 5, 2021 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Leaf to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Rev. John Nathanael Leaf and Ruby Maria Leaf (Martin); and his sisters, Rhoda Anderson (Rodney) and Anna Mattson (Richard). He is survived by: his wife Helene Norlin; his children, Rachel Gertz (Richard), Matthew Leaf and Nathan Leaf (Kathryn Mueller); his grandchildren, John Richard (J. R.), Alexander Martin and Astrid Louise; and his siblings, Kathryn Nelson (David Cederberg), David Leaf (Nancy), Sven Leaf (Susan) and Carl Leaf (Jane). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family.

Face masks and social distancing will be required.

Memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church in Moline, Lutheran World Relief, or the Jenny Lind Chapel.