Ishpeming- Leanna Joy Bray, age 63, longtime Ishpeming resident, passed away on Tuesday September 24, 2024 at her home.

Leanna was born on December 15, 1960 in Bemidji, MN, daughter of the late Rosalene Lovell and Richard Kroger. She worked as a unit clerk at Marquette General Hospital for 38 years, retiring in 2021. She married her late husband Benedict Bray Jr. on October 27, 1978.

Leanna enjoyed knitting, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Leanna is survived by 2 daughters- Rebecca Bray (Eric Biedron), Amanda (Tony) Tilot, 5 siblings- Roxanne (William) Mierow, Cynthia (Finckbone) Beaudry, Kim Syvertson-Utesch, Steven Kroger, Richard Kroger, 4 siblings at heart- Gabrielle (Paul) Fairbraun, Joseph Finckbone, Lloyd "Buddy" Finckbone Jr., Maggie (Doug) Williams, 8 grandchildren- Taylor, Zachary, Lauren, and Asher Carlson, Evan Bray, and Benjamin, Rihanna and Marshall Tilot, she was further survived by a special "adopted son"- Ryan Bess, along with numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband- Benedict Bray Jr., 3 siblings- Gregory Finckbone, Charles Finckbone, Sandra Finckbone, and 2 grandchildren- Anna Carlson, and Brayden Tilot.

A celebration of Leanna's life will take place on Sunday October 6, 2024 at the Greenwood American Legion Post 114  3050 Co. Rd. 496 Ishpeming, MI 49849 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm.

Leanna's obituary may also be viewed at bjorkandzhulkie.com where relatives and friends may leave a note of remembrance.