Leenda Ann LiaKos

Leenda Ann LiaKos, 84, of Oconto, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at the Callaway District Hospital in Callaway. She was born July 1, 1926, at Lexington, Nebraska to George and Mary (Malooley) Maloley. She went through elementary school at District #17 and attended Lexington High School. Leenda was united in marriage to John S. LiaKos on August 27, 1950, at Lexington. Three sons were blessed to this marriage; Michael, Nick and Norman. Leenda was a member of St. George Orthodox Church in Kearney as well as St. Helen’s Altar Society, she loved her church and was an active member for many years. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Oconto, Nebraska. Leenda was first and foremost a wife and mother, but helped John in their store, the M&L Department Store for many years. She enjoyed doing puzzles, but her greatest love in life was her family. She attended all of her boys’ activities when they were in school. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a warm and caring personality. She was a great cook and enjoyed cooking Lebanese food. She will be very missed. Survivors include her husband of 60 years: John LiaKos of Oconto, Nebraska Three sons: Michael & Darlene LiaKos of Minden, Nebraska Nick & Jane LiaKos of Lawrence, Kansas Norman & Pat LiaKos of Curtis, Nebraska Eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Five brothers: Shibble Maloley of Lexington, Nebraska Faud & Wanda Maloley of Lexington, Nebraska Nimer & Margaret Maloley of Kearney, Nebraska John & Mary Maloley of Lexington, Nebraska Joe & Linda Maloley of Lexington, Nebraska Two sisters: Sadie Malooley of Spring Valley, Illinois Victoria Salem of Kearney, Nebraska She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Leenda was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Toffie, Andy and Zickie and one sister, Esther. Funeral Services will be Friday, December 10, 2010, at 10:00 a.m. at St. George Orthodox Church in Kearney, Nebraska with The Reverend Christopher Morris and The Very Reverend Philip Vreeland officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 9, 2010, from 5-7 p.m. with Trisagion Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the LiaKos Family for later designation. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences to the family may be sent to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.