Eileen Leinbaugh, age 95, of Holstein, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Methodist Manor Retirement Community of Storm Lake.  A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church of Holstein with the Fr. Richard D. Ball officiating.  Lunch will be served at the church immediately following the service and there will be a private family burial at the Calvary Cemetery of Holstein.  A visitation and a Rosary will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 beginning at 9:00 AM at the church.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Our Lady of Good Council Catholic Church, the Methodist Manor Retirement Community, Kindred Hospice, or a charity of your choice. 

“In the lilt of Irish laughter, you can hear the angels sing.” 

Eileen was born on September 9, 1921, in Danbury, Iowa.  She was the oldest and last survivor of six children born to Genevieve and Thomas Fitzpatrick.   Eileen married Wyman Leinbaugh October 31, 1942.

She is survived by her children - Mary Wyleen Brosamle (Bryan), Dennis (Gail), Claire Thompson and Robert (Pam); grandchildren – Jessica, Lacey and Amy Leinbaugh, Gary Thompson Jr. and Mathew Brosamle (Julie) and great-grandchild - Brooklyn Eileen Brosamle. Survivors also include sister in law - Martha Hartman, brother in law - Larry Leinbaugh and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband - Wyman, three brothers - Leo, Thomas, William, two sisters – Denice and Joan and son in law - Gary Thompson.

The family expresses special thanks to the staffs at Char-Mac Assisted Living and Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Holstein, Methodist Manor Nursing Home in Storm Lake and Kindred Hospice of Carroll. We also appreciate the many relatives and friends who visited to brighten Eileen’s day.

“May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow.  And may trouble avoid you wherever you go.”

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