Johanna "June" Marie Leeper, 86, Independence, Missouri, passed away at her son's home in Independence on February 9, 2014. She had previously lived in Cameron, Mo., and Kearney, Mo.
June was born on February 8, 1928, in Kidder, Mo., to Roy and Marie Schram Kilmartin. She had retired from Farmer's State Bank of Cameron as one of the main bank tellers. She was a member of the Kearney First United Methodist Church, and had been a sorority member while living in Cameron.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gene Leeper; and two brothers and one sister.
Survivors: Son, Bob (Kathy) Leeper, Independence, Mo.; Son, Joseph Leeper, Prairie Village, Ks; 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; Brother, Pat Kilmartin, California; and two special nieces, Linda and Karen, both of Texas.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Linda, the Liberty Hospice RN, who was there for the family and took such good care of June. Also a special thank you to Dr. Stephanie Swords and Beth Ann.
Celebration of Life Service: 1 p.m., Thursday, February 13, at Brown Funeral Home, Cameron.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Kidder Cemetery, Kidder, Mo.