Henry Leonnig Pioneer Rancher Of Muddy Creek Dead
Henry Leonnig for more than 60 years a resident of Baker county, died at St. Elizabeth hospital in Baker, January 14. His death which was caused by a heart attack, was a shock to all his friends who had not thought him in danger, altho he had been a sufferer of stomach trouble for many years. Mr. Leonnig was one of the substantial ranchers of Muddy Creek section.
Mr. Leonnig is survived by his widow, five sons, Ernest, George, Joseph, Ralph and Leo; three daughters, Rev. Emrita, Tacoma, Rev. Luceda of Klamath Falls, both of the order of Sisters of St. Francis; Mrs. Agnes McNaught of Portland; two sisters, Mrs. M. Shoemaker of Baker, Mrs. J.H. Ensminger of Haines, a brother Frank Loennig of Haines and by twelve grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the St. Francis Cathedral at 10 a.m. Monday. Father Heagney officiated at the Requiem High Mass. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery in Baker.
North Powder News
Saturday, January 23, 1926