May 27, 1933 – March 2, 2019
Suzanne “Sue” Kirby Leonard, 85, Indianapolis, was surrounded by her loving family as she took her final breath on March 2, 2019. Sue was born on May 27, 1933 in Indianapolis, the third of six children born to Robert and Tony (Langsenkamp) Kirby. She attended high school at St. Agnes Academy, and then went on to receive her physical therapy degree from St. Louis University. Sue married Herman “Leo” Leonard on June 25, 1955 and they went on to raise a family of 10 children.
She is survived by nine of their 10 children: Dan (Kathy), Carol (Bob) Blankman, Steve, Dave, Ken (Sally), Sue (Matt) Glaze, Ted (Judy), Jeanne (Joe) Hutcherson and Bob (Aum); 25 grandchildren; brother Bob (Todd, deceased) Kirby, sister Tish (Bob) Brafford and brother Mike (Debbie) Kirby; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Leo, son Patrick, sister Mimi (Chuck, deceased) Murphy and sister Margot (Ed) Burke.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 18 at Leppert Mortuary – Nora Chapel, 740 E. 86th St., Indianapolis. The funeral mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on March 19 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery.
Donations may be made to St. Elizabeth Coleman Pregnancy and Adoption Services, Alzheimer’s Association, or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made by visiting dignitymemorial.com.
Arrangements
Calling: 4 to 8 p.m., March 18
Location: Leppert Mortuary – Nora Chapel
Service: 10:30 a.m., March 19
Location: St. Matthew’s Catholic Church
Condolences: dignitymemorial.com