Leonard E. LABARGE

LaBARGE, Leonard E. D.D.S., 99, 0f Decatur -- Passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2005 in Largo, FL. Leonard was born June 20, 1906 in Standish, MI, the son of Louis and Mary LaBarge. He was a dentist in private practice in Decatur for over 40 years. He was a member and past president of the Board of Education for Decatur Public Schools, a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Decatur, Knights of Columbus, life member of the Elks and A.D.A. and former president of local and district Dental Society. He married Margaret "Peg" Brown, October 8, 1934 in Standish. She preceded him in death August 1, 1995. Survivors include a son Robert (Marjorie) LaBarge of Windermere, FL., 2 daughters, Marilyn (Dave) DeChaine of New Harmony, UT., and Cheryl (Joseph) Kline of Paw Paw, Grandchildren, Michael (Holly) LaBarge of Kissimmee, FL., Lollie LaBarge of Atlanta, GA., Denise DeChaine of Temecula, CA., Monique DeChaine of San Marcos, CA., Nicole (Randy) Lear of Murrieta, CA., Michael (Holly) Weinhart of Decatur and Renne Weinhart of Paw Paw. Great grandchildren Trevor, Tucker and Tate LeBarge of Kissimmee, FL., Ethan Lear of Murrieta, CA., and Jacob Weinhart of Paw Paw and extended family, Angela (Ron) Landis and Ashley, Austin and Ryan Landis all of Schoolcraft, Elizabeth (Eric) Stonburner and Brenden Stonburner of Richland and Alissa Lear of Murrieta, CA. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, December 12, 2005 at 11 AM in Holy Family Catholic Church Decatur with Father Robert F. Creagan, celebrant. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery, Decatur. In lieu of flowers do a memorial donation to Holy Family Scholarship Fund or the charity of the donor's choice. Newell Funeral Home Decatur is assisting the family with the arrangements. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 12/8/2005.