JoAnn Leslie Obituary
We announce the death of JoAnn Leslie of Ottawa, Illinois, who passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 85. JoAnn will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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, Harry Gage and Antoinette Gage (Siefert); and her sister Jean Cavanagh. She is survived by: her husband Charles Leslie; her children, Deborah Walker (Scott Hauge), Diana Hart (Michael) and Charles Leslie II (Jessica Volpe); her grandchildren, Sandy Mathre (Ryan), Steven Walker II (Heather), Aaron Hart (Kelsey), Michaela Zachreus (Nathan), Truman Leslie and Sydney Leslie; her great grandchildren, Kelly Murawski (Chris), Jackson Walker, Allison Walker, Jameson Walker, Tessa Hart, Phoebe Hart, Sadie Zachreus and Caleb Zachreus; her great great grandchildren, Matthew and James Murawski; and her brothers, Richard Gage (late Connie), John Gage (Boi) and James Gage (Sarah).
Memorial contributions in her honor may be directed to A Servant's Heart.
