Willie Mae Leonard, age 96, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Rittenhouse in Portage. She was born on January 31, 1920 to the late William and Bessie (nee Holcombe) Dunnam. She was a member of the St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary. Willie Mae also belonged to bridge clubs in Hobart. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who made and kept many friends.

Willie Mae is survived by two daughters, Nancy (Frank) Walker, Susan (Andrew) Yakab; grandchildren, Richard (Sherry) Yakab, Michael Walker, Matthew (Robin) Walker, David (Beth) Walker and seven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd B. Leonard; daughter, Jane Gillam; brother, William R. Dunnam; and sister, Florence Evelyn Doshan.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, in Willie Mae's honor, to Harbor Light Hospice, 1229 Arrowhead Court, Crown Point, Indiana 46307.

A Funeral Service for Willie Mae will take place Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 11:00 am at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart, IN 46342 with Chaplain Rob Dorow officiating. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville. A visitation will be held Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 10:00 am until the time of service at the funeral home. For more information, please call 219-942-2109. Online Condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.