Lena O'Leary

Lena Olive O'Leary, age 105 of Austin, died Friday, July 22, 2011 at her home on the farm where she lived all of her life. Lena was born March 18, 1906 to George and Ollie (Block) Hangge on the farm. On June 28, 1933 Lena was married to Thomas O'Leary and to this union was born a son, Kenny. Kenny was a loving and devoted son who cared for his mother in their home until the day of her death. Lena was a homemaker who loved the farm, flowers, family, caring for her great nieces with love and enjoyed visits to reminisce. She had a quick wit and many memories of yester year and the city of Austin. Survivors include her son, Kenny; nieces, Virginia Dale and Norma Walk; nephew, Burlyn (Janet) Delhanty; special great nephew, Stan Kjarland; many great nieces and nephews; great great and great great great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas in 1982; parents; two sisters; one brother; special niece, Sandra Kjarland. Graveside services were held 2:00 pm on Monday, July 25, 2011 at Calvary Cemetery with Father Gregory Parrott officiating. Mayer Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Blessed be her memory.

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