Gail Leblanc

Gail P. LeBlanc, age 62, of Sebeka, and formerly St. Cloud and Chisholm, was born April 30, 1952, to Bronko and Bessie (Konstad) Smilanich in Hibbing, MN. She graduated from Tech High School in 1970. On March 10, 1972, she married Gary LeBlanc. Gail and Gary were owners of Ace Cleaners for 22 years. She died peacefully on Thursday, January 1, at her home in Sebeka.

Gail loved crafting. She enjoyed cross-stitch, painting, knitting, sewing, music, being with her dogs and baking. She loved being with her grandchildren. They were the light of her life.

She is survived by her husband, Gary LeBlanc; her 3 daughters: Emily (James) Davidson, Melynda (Travis) Armbrust, Abigail (Neal) Bloom; her sister, Lynda Stevens; her niece, Melanie (Ezra) Bisson; her 8 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Patricia.

A memorial gathering will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Friday, January 9, at Kline Funeral Home, Pine River.