Leona M. Galati, 75, of Davenport, Iowa passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Per her request, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Leona’s name may be made to the Scott County Humane Society or your favorite animal rescue.
Leona was born on September 22, 1948 in Newton, Iowa to John and Dorothy Fortner. After high school, Leona earned her cosmetology certificate and worked as a hairdresser for many years. She later went on to work at the Putnam Museum and Permar Security.
Those left to honor her memory are her children Stacy (Brian) Luebbe and Tony (Karen) Frazier; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and her sister Diane Ball. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Johnny Fortner, and sisters Barbara Hansen and Mary Souder.