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Dana Leibengood Obituary
Dana was born on January 20, 1933, in Lawrence, KS, the son of Dana and Grace (Arnold) Leibengood.
He received his Bachelor's and Master's in Journalism from the University of Kansas.
He retired in 1989 after 29 years of service as the Director of Student Services and Associate Dean of the Journalism School.
He married Judith Cox on May 1, 1970. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his daughter, Linda (Peter) Palij; three sons, Larry (Janet) Leibengood, Bill (Stephanie) Leibengood, Steve Leibengood; five grandchildren, Mark and Maria Palij, Nicholas Leibengood, Alyssa Leibengood, Lexi Leibengood; and two great grandchildren, Amelia Leibengood and Flynn Leibengood. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Leibengood.
Memorial contributions may be made in Dana's name to the Dana A. and Michael S. Leibengood Memorial Scholarship fund through the Journalism Department at KU and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dana Leibengood
6 Entries
Reece Wiley
April 1, 2023
In my mind's eye, still one of the 'good ones'.
Ed White
April 17, 2022
Met Dana through Orchards Golf Course. A true gentleman, always nice to everyone.
Sincere condolences
Reece Wiley
April 9, 2022
I knew Dana when he was a Coordinator at Kansas Univ Extension in the 1960s. He was a hard-working manager--very hands-on--with quite the sense of humor. The J-School was fortunate to have him to keep things organized and on-track.
Rex Buchanan
April 8, 2022
I was sorry to hear of Dana's passing. I worked with him at the J School, and he was always kind, supportive, and caring.
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Crystal L
April 8, 2022
I am so sorry to hear of the Mr. Leibengood's passing. I used to work at Criticare, and he was one of my favorite people. My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Mike Daugherty
April 7, 2022
My thoughts are with your entire family through this time...
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for Dana Leibengood
Apr
9
Visitation
1:00 p.m.
Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
Apr
9
Service
2:00 p.m.
Warren-McElwain Mortuary & Cremation Services - Lawrence Chapel120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044
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