Theresa Catherine Leschorn, 86, of Gainesville died March 20, 2016 at North Florida Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Leschorn was born in Logansport Ind. on September 28th, 1929, to George and Geneva Baumann. She was the youngest of five children. She married Herbert Leschorn in St. Petersburg, FL in 1956, they moved to Gainesville in 1959, and she worked at the VA Medical Center in Gainesville until her retirement in 1994. Mrs. Leschorn was an avid bridge player, active in several bridge groups. She was a member of the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Gainesville.
Theresa is survived by her sons David, Daniel, James and her daughter Elizabeth, She had six grandchildren, Kimberly, Christopher, Hannah, Michaela, Rachel and Noah. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Francis Baumann and George Baumann, her sisters Margaret Millenbine and Barbara Bauman, and her husband of 43 years, Herbert.
Funeral mass will be held at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 10900 SW 24th Avenue in Gainesville, Florida at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 28th . Interment will be in the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, under the care of the Forest Meadows Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Queen of Peace Catholic Church or charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Forest Meadows Funeral Home (352)378-2528.
Theresa and Herb were wonderful neighbors and friends. So sorry to hear we have now lost Theresa also.
It is very difficult to think that I will never see my sweet aunt again. Her soft voice and gentle laugh mirrored her kind heart. She was a very precious friend to her brother, my dad, and he considered her not just a sister but a dear friend. Just before my father died he and mom were planning a trip to Hawaii with Theresa.I am deeply saddened at her sudden passing. I wish her children peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Theresa was a kind, cheerful co-worker at the VA and a fun lady to camp with during our Girl Scouting days.
Marylyn “Chickie” Gresser