Barbara Lee LaMonte
March 13, 1944 - January 2, 2018
Barbara Lee LaMonte (nee Leadingham) Age 73, Morris, IL passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. Born March 13, 1944 in Morris to the late Thomas and Ethel (nee Fultz) Leadingham. Barbara loved the outdoors, playing cards, country music, especially Elvis, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Her fondest memories came from hosting and cooking for her family on holiday occasions. Barbara was a spiritual woman and had a strong Christian faith. Surviving are her husband, Robert LaMonte, whom she married January 21, 1983, of Morris; one daughter, Debra Stanley of Morris; two sons, Joseph (Charlotte) Amore of MO and Troy (Char) Ehringer, Sr. of Braidwood, IL; one step-daughter Mary (Tom) Nevel of Grant Park, IL; fifteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; one sister, Audrey (the late Elmer) Brassard of Dwight, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Billy; previous husband, Joseph Ehringer; three brothers, Edward, Arthur, and James Leadingham; and two sisters, Edna Wright and Ester Whited. Funeral services will be at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Home and Crematory, Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation two hours preceding services. Interment will follow in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the family would be appreciated. R.W. Patterson Funeral Home and Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, IL 60408 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com
Barbara Lee LaMonte (nee Leadingham) Age 73, Morris, IL passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. Born March 13, 1944 in Morris to the late Thomas and Ethel (nee Fultz) Leadingham.... View Obituary & Service Information