Therese Agnes Leeder
May 12, 1929 - May 30, 2015
Obituary
Leeder, Therese Agnes ( McQuade)
COTTAGE GROVE-Therese Agnes (McQuade) Leeder, age 86, of Cottage Grove, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on May 12, 1929, in Janesville, the daughter of Alexander and Margaret (Bick) McQuade. Therese married Dale Leeder on Oct. 22, 1949, in Janesville. Therese and Dale raised their family in the Evansville and Cottage Grove areas. Therese was a hardworking, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member and faithful servant of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Cottage Grove for over 40 years. Therese enjoyed walking and was a master gardener, always happy to share her tips for lawn and garden beauty in her neighborhood. Therese enjoyed sharing her many talents, sewing, knitting, and cooking with her family, especially her grandchildren. She emulated the beauty of home maker and mother and will always be remembered through her unconditional love and the braided rugs and dish cloths that she made for her family. She leaves a legacy that will be in our hearts forever. Therese is survived by her seven children, Patricia (Bill) Brown of Janesville, Debra (Steve) Bracciale of Tampa, Fla., Gayle (Allen) Kubiske of Delavan, Mary Leeder of Baraboo, Anne (Warren) Laube of Lake Mills, Janet (Jay) Pilot of Sussex, and Michael (Michelle) Leeder of Deerfield; 20 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister, Joanne Schultz; brothers-in-law, Jack (Marita) Leeder; Lee (Carol) Leeder, Richard LaBelle, and Robert Swadley; sisters-in-law, Janice (Richard) Rasmussen, Barbara Leeder, Grace McQuade, and Zita McQuade. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; parents; two brothers, Robert and William; and a sister, Margaret (McQuade) Swadley. Funeral services will be held at ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 434 N. Main Street, Cottage Grove, at 12:00 noon, on Thursday, June 4, 2015. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until noon on Thursday. Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or St. Patrick's Catholic Church. The family wishes to thank the entire staff of Agrace HospiceCare for their wonderful care of mom and our family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Visitation
Thu Jun 4, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Patrick Catholic Church (Cottage Grove) • 434 North Main St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Service
Thu Jun 4, 2015 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
St. Patrick Catholic Church (Cottage Grove) • 434 North Main St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
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Memories
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Ann
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It was my honor to meet Therese in her final days; she touched me with her grace, as did her family. May you all find peace as you begin your grief walks. Speak often of the wonderful times you shared with her because a part of her lives with you always.
CK
Candy and Rollie Kraus
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Pat, Bill,and family. Our sympathies are sent. Your Mom was a very special woman.
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Bill
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The best mother-in-law anyone could ask for! A huge Badger and Packer fan as well.
MD
Michael Dorn
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I have many fond memories of Therese and Dale from my younger years. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
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Kathy Wagner
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I am so sorry for your family's loss. Therese was a very sweet, kind woman with a beautiful smile. So happy I was able to meet her and her wonderful family! All of us from The Old Town Coffee House send our sympathy.
JS
John and Darlene Streber
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Darlene and John Streber
sorry for loss your mother was a wonderful lady
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.