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Leo Arcara Obituary

Arcara, Leo 79, of Elgin, formerly of Des Plaines, beloved husband of Marianne, loving father of Nancy, Patricia, Donna (Henry) and James (Tiina), dearest grandfather of Kimberly, Timothy (Amy), Jillian, Gabrielle, and Gwenyth, great grandfather of Dominic Leo, fond brother of Josephine, uncle to many. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9 :15 a.m. from Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St., Des Plaines, to St. Stephen Church, 1280 Prospect, Des Plaines, Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Heart/Stroke Association appreciated. Info., 847-824-5155.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 22, 2004.
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My very deepest sympathys to all of you, he was always a very kind man to my family. My thoughts and prayers are with your families.



Bill and Connie Campbell (Coombs)

Connie Campbell

April 22, 2004

Dear Pat:

I'm sorry about the loss of your Dad. This is Kathy - I married Gary Dorsey. I hope you and your family are okay. My deepest symapthies.

Kathy Cerrito

April 22, 2004

donna i'm very sorry for your loss. my best goes out to you and your family. (schaumburg days)

terry berauer (franczak)

April 22, 2004

Dear Jim and Tiina,



Our thoughts are with you and your family. This is such a tragic loss. We share your grief and extemd our hearts in this difficult time.



With deepest sympathy,



Anne, Jim, Kate and Bill

Jim and Anne Stranberg

April 21, 2004

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