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Zenija Leitans

May 18, 1918 - April 23, 2014
Zenija Leitans, 95, of Greenville, widow of Izidors Leitans, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Born in Riga, Latvia, she fled her homeland to escape the invading Russian army. After six years in Germany, she immigrated to the United States and settled in Detroit. In 2009, she moved to Greenville. She is survived by son, Edvins Kaulens Bonnie; daughter, Valda Vandersloot Donald; grandchildren, Caitlin Kaulens-Cooper Jonathan, Clover Kaulens, Garth Kaulens, Irene Leitans, Charlene Leitans, and Andris Leitans; and several great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Andris Leitans. The family would like to thank all the kind people at Bayberry Retirement Inn and the wonderful caregivers at NHC-Greenville and Open Arms Hospice. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Livonia, MI.
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Zenija Leitans, 95, of Greenville, widow of Izidors Leitans, died Wednesday, April 23, 2014. Born in Riga, Latvia, she fled her homeland to escape the invading Russian army. After six years in Germany, she immigrated to the United States and settled in Detroit. In 2009, she moved to Greenville. She is survived by son, EdvinsContinue Reading

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SARMA DENTON left a message on March 6, 2015:
DEAREST VALDA,EDWINS & FAMILY, ...DO NOT STAND BY MY GRAVE AND WEEP, I AM NOT THERE , I DO NOT SLEEP... WE HAVE OUR MEMORIES NOW OF AUNT ZENIJA , A WONDERFUL COOK , A CARING AND GENTLE PERSONA . TRAVELING TO DETROIT FOR OUR ANNUAL VACATION WAS ALWAY
SARMA DENTON left a message on March 6, 2015:
DEAREST VALDA , EDVINS & FAMILY , ...DO NOT STAND BY MY GRAVE AND WEEP , I AM NOT THERE I DO NOT SLEEP... WE HAVE OUR MEMORIES NOW OF AUNT ZENIJA , A WONDERFUL COOK , A CARING AND GENTLE PERSONA . TRAVELING TO DETROIT FOR OUR ANNUAL VACATION WAS ALW
Paul & Kathy Hain left a message on March 6, 2015:
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Nancy Kaulens left a message on March 6, 2015:
I always admired my Mother-in-law, Zenija for her great strength, fortitude and deep caring for her family. My children, Caitlin, Clover, and Garth are fortunate to have had her as their Vec Mum Grandmother. I will miss her humor and her love for her fami
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