Leona E. (Christensen) Baird, 89, of Roseville, formerly of Sleepy Eye area died on Friday, May 30, at the Eagle Crest Assisted Living Center in Roseville. Visitation will be at Sturm Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 3rd, 9 to 11 AM. Services Sturm Funeral Home, (301 3rd Ave. SW, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085, 1-507-794-5221) on Tuesday at 11 AM. Interment Prairieville Cemetery.
Leona was born on August 21, 1913 in Sleepy Eye, MN the daughter of Albert and Martha (Simonsen) Christensen. Survivors include, eight Nieces and Nephews, Dean Christensen of New Brighton, MN, Dennis Christensen of Little Falls, MN, Barbra Eden of California, William (Bill) Ericksen of Burnsville, MN, Kathy Schultz of Mankato, MN, Cindy Ericksen of Lake City,MN, Jack Brady of Baltimore, MD and Michael Brady of Jay, VT.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack Baird; brother, Reynold (Chris) Christensen; sisters, Syliva Ericksen, Loraine Brady, & Hazel Christense; and niece, Patti Jones.