Leona L. "Noni" Southwick Obituary (1928

Leona L. "Noni" Southwick age 91 of Sherman, IL formerly of Normal passed away at 9:11 AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the The Villas Senior Care Community, Sherman IL. Her graveside service will be 11:00 AM Friday, May 31, 2019 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Normal, IL. Deacon Mark Cleary with Epiphany Catholic Church, Normal, IL will be officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Arrangements are being handled by Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, IL. Noni was born January 19, 1928 in Long Island, NY the daughter of Frank and Katherine Leavens Ongania. She married George A. Southwick on August 20, 1947 at Freeport, New York. He passed away March 12, 2011. Surviving is her son, George H. " Skip" (Sharon) Southwick, Hudson, IL and a daughter, Donna Southwick, Tallula, IL, grandson, Adam (Nicole) Southwick, Bloomington, IL and a great-granddaughter, Savana Southwick, 1 brother, William Ongania, Long Island, NY, a sister in-law, Carol Barbiero, Howard Beach, NY and a brother in-law, Edwin Nickerson, Newport Richie, FL. Noni is preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers. Noni enjoyed crafting and working in her garden. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She will be missed by all who knew her. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com