Eileen M. Leland
LELAND, BURNS, DONOHOE, DIKITOLIA, MURDERS-LELAND, MEIERS
Posted By: Megan Ciha (email)
Date: 3/5/2025 at 14:21:10
Eileen Marie Leland, 90, from Solon, passed away February 4, 2025, in her home surrounded by family. She lived a long, beautiful life, making her family and faith a priority.
A celebration of life will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday, March 8th. in Solon, Iowa. A visitation will begin at 9:00 am, the rosary will be recited at 10:45 am, with a Catholic Funeral Mass to follow at 11 am. We welcome you to join us for a reception in the fellowship hall following the service. To share a thought, memory or condolence please visit Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service website @ www.gayandciha.com.
Eileen Leland was born on June 7, 1934, the daughter of William Patrick Burns and Mary Ellen Donohoe Burns. She attended high school at St. Mary’s in Iowa City and went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Ambrose College in Davenport, IA.
Throughout her nursing career, she spent time working at the Veterans Administration Research Hospital in Chicago, IL, Mercy Hospital in Iowa City, Burlington Hospital in Burlington, Edgewood Manor in Cedar Rapids, Solon Nursing Care Center in Solon, and Oaknoll Care Center in Iowa City. She retired after a long, meaningful career from Oaknoll Care Center.
Eileen and James J. Leland (Bricelyn, MN) united in marriage on August 20, 1960, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Iowa City, IA. The couple lived in Burlington, IA, and settled in the community of Solon, IA, where they raised their 6 children.Eileen cherished every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild, taking immense joy in watching them grow and flourish in their own personal achievements. She enjoyed preparing baked treats for others and traveling with her family and friends. She was fortunate to travel to Hawaii, Colorado, New Mexico, Louisiana, California, Belgium, and The Netherlands, notably. Her life was one of caring and sacrifice. She was proud of her Irish heritage and a devoted member of the Catholic faith.
One of her favorite sayings was “Life is a journey!”. Your family feels so blessed to have been a part of yours. Rest peacefully.
Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, William P. Burns and Mary Ellen Donohoe Burns, and her siblings, Thomas W. (Rita) Burns, Anna K. Burns, Louis J. (Rose) Burns, Edward J. (Marian) Burns, and Mary Patricia Dikitolia. Eileen loved her parents and siblings, sharing special memories of each of them.
Eileen is survived by her loving husband James Leland and her children David (Shawn) Leland, Daniel (Mary) Leland, Mary (Anthony) Egts, Ann (Chris) Murders-Leland, Kerry (Donald) Meiers, and Kyle (Dawn) Leland.
She is also survived by her 16 loving grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild: Kira Leland, Alexandra Leland, Jack Leland, Nicholas Leland, Benjamin (Katy) Egts, Courtney Egts, Matthew Egts, Ashley Serbousek, Ava Murders, Brenden Murders, Peyton Meiers, Cole Meiers, Morgan Meiers, Hayden Leland, Reagan Leland, Kiersten Leland, Blythe Privitt, and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.The family would like to recognize the outstanding care provided by the late Dr. Moy. As well as the Compassus care team. Our family has appreciated your love and support over the years and during this time. We thank you.
In lieu of flowers, Eileen has requested that memorials be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Solon.
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