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Viola Mildred Souhrada Leslie

Birth	:	19 Dec 1911 Howard County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	30 Apr 2011 Adams, Mower County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Chester Hill Cemetery, Chester, Howard County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4897003, -92.4072037
Description	:	Viola Mildred Leslie, 99, of LeRoy, died, April 30, 2011, at the Adams Health Care Center. Viola was born Dec. 19, 1911, in Howard County, Iowa, to John and Olga (Prochaska) Souhrada. She attended Beaver Township, Minn., District 106 elementary school and Chester, Iowa High School. Following graduation in 1928, she matriculated at the Chatfield, Minn., Normal Teachers School, after which she taught at the rural elementary school she had previously attended. On June 14, 1933, Viola married Carl Leslie at the Methodist Church in Chester. She left teaching to become a full-time farm wife, homemaker, and mother when son Loren... Read More	Viola Mildred Leslie, 99, of LeRoy, died, April 30, 2011, at the Adams Health Care Center. Viola was born Dec. 19, 1911, in Howard County, Iowa, to John and Olga (Prochaska) Souhrada. She attended Beaver Township, Minn., District 106 elementary school and Chester, Iowa High School. Following graduation in 1928, she matriculated at the Chatfield, Minn., Normal Teachers School, after which she taught at the rural elementary school she had previously attended. On June 14, 1933, Viola married Carl Leslie at the Methodist Church in Chester. She left teaching to become a full-time farm wife, homemaker, and mother when son Loren was born. However her interest in learning and education continued through her volunteer activities as a Sunday School teacher, 4-H club leader, and home extension service coordinator. After her second son, Richard, left for college, Viola returned to her teaching profession becoming recertified as an elementary school teacher. Once again she taught at the nearby country school until it became a part of the consolidated LeRoy-Ostrander school system. As a result, Viola frequently served as a substitute teacher in the LeRoy-Ostrander elementary school and provided tutorial lessons in mathematics and reading for students needing more individual attention. Following the death of Carl on June 8, 1979, Viola continued to operate the farm but in 1984 moved to Lime Springs, Iowa, for 19 years until physical limitations necessitated her residence at an assisted living facility at Wildwood Grove in LeRoy. Viola's life was one of love — love of God, love of family and love of teaching. Her devout Christian faith and pursuit of knowledge influenced everyone who knew her whether in classroom, Bible Study groups or discussion forums. People enjoyed her stories, and she was the star of the Good Old Days programs at the nursing home. Viola is survived by her sons, Dr. Loren (Arlene) Leslie of Lutsen, Minn. and Richard (Arleen) Leslie of Marysville, Ohio; three grandchildren, Jennifer Leslie-Bukowski (Frank) of Chicago, Magnus (Amy) Leslie of Minneapolis, and Barton Leslie of Seattle, Wash.; sister-in-law Ardis Souhrada of Lanesboro, Minn. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, John, Emil and Richard; sister, Helen. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at the Hindt Funeral Home in LeRoy with a celebration of life at 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, at Chester United Methodist Church. Rev. Candraeah Carey officiating. Burial will be at the Chester Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Chester United Methodist Church or a charitable organization of the donor's choice. Obituary from Austin Daily Herald, May 4, 2011. 1933 Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1937 Name: Viola Mildred Souhrada Birth Year: abt 1911 Gender: Female Race: White Birth Place: Lime Springs Iowa Residence Place: Chester Iowa Marriage Age: 22 Marriage Date: 1 Jun 1933 Marriage Place: Iowa, USA Father: John Souhrada Mother: Olga Prochaska Spouse: Carl William Leslie

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Viola Mildred Souhrada Leslie's memorial is located at: Chester Hill Cemetery, Chester, Howard County, USA.
When did Viola Mildred Souhrada Leslie death?
Viola Mildred Souhrada Leslie death on 30 Apr 2011 in Adams, Mower County, Minnesota, USA
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Latitude: 43.4897003
Longitude: -92.4072037

Family Members:

Parent

John J Souhrada

(1886 - 1969)

Olga Veronica Prochaska Souhrada

(1891 - 1983)

Spouse

Carl William Leslie

(1901 - 1979)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Chester Hill Cemetery
Chester, Howard County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4897003, -92.4072037

2. Bethlehem Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5303001, -92.3486023

3. Bethany Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5588989, -92.4794006

4. Le Roy Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5217750, -92.5196340

5. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Le Roy, Mower County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5217018, -92.5207977

6. Le Roy Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5214005, -92.5227966

7. Bloomfield Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5932999, -92.4085999

8. Canfield Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5305595, -92.2680588

9. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4502983, -92.2671967

10. Saratoga Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3710000, -92.4023000

11. Etna Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6025009, -92.3538971

12. Love Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5531845, -92.2575226

13. Foreston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4794006, -92.2331009

14. Ostrander Cemetery
Ostrander, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6167100, -92.4200400

15. Cherry Grove Cemetery
Cherry Grove, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5875015, -92.2880630

16. Wayne Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4411011, -92.5744019

17. Saetersdal Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Harmony, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5315018, -92.2290268

18. Old Bloomfield Cemetery
Bloomfield Township, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6380200, -92.4090600

19. Bennington Pioneer Cemetery
Mower County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6013565, -92.5503693

20. Duff Cemetery
Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6305618, -92.3183289

21. Bennington Cemetery
Le Roy, Mower County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6258011, -92.5093994

22. Bristol Grove Cemetery
Bristol, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5435867, -92.2045212

23. Riverside Cemetery
Riceville, Mitchell County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3676834, -92.5576324

24. Greenleafton Cemetery
Greenleafton, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5819397, -92.2180634