Leona R. Dekker Obituary
We bid farewell to Leona R. Dekker (Orland Park, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 20, 2026 at the age of 79. Leona touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leona R. Dekker to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Visser and Ruth Visser; and her sister-in-law Ellen Dekker. She is survived by: her husband Raymond J. "Ray" Dekker; her daughters, Ruth Gallman (Craig) and Linda Hoitsma (David); her grandchildren, Matthew Gallman (Erica), Jenna Gallman-Muir (Michael), Ellie Page (Silas), Lucas Hoitsma and Isabelle Hoitsma; her siblings, Edward Visser (Joann), Barbara Lavery (late Ronald), Donna Kostelyk (Sidney) and Dolores Rundle (Kurt); and her siblings-in-law, James Dekker (late Audrey), Audrey Laskey (John) and Diane Zobac (Greg).
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047 (https://lbda.org).
