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Jo Leatherman Obituary

Leatherman, Jo, (nee Ward) Age 80. Beloved wife of the late James F. Leatherman; devoted mother of Jim (Patty), Mike (Sharon), Pat (Cindy) and Tim Leatherman; adored grandmother of 12; proud great-grandmother of 22; loving sister of Gar, Estelle, Freda, Norma, and the late Ruth and Jimmy Wayne; cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 pm at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park. Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to University of Chicago, Pancreatic Research Center, 5841 S. Maryland, Chicago, Illinois 60637 or the Joliet Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, Illinois 60431, would be appreciated. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 28, 2012.

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