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Leo Bennett Obituary

Bennett, Leo Wesley 77 years, U.S. Army Vet. WWII, 744th Railroad Battalion, beloved husband of the late Mary A. (nee White) and the late Jacquelyn Moran (nee Wilhelm), loving father of Susan (George) Vogl, Gary (Maria), Keith (Rae), Chip Collier, Tammi (William) Stancik, Kim and Leah (Jeffrey) Charles, proud grandfather of Renee, George, Erik (Laura), Brian, Allison, Ryan, Layne, Carolyn, Jacquelyn, Andrea, Michael, Hannah and Hailey, dear brother of Walter (the late Violet), Francis "Midge" (the late Rosamery) and Forrest "Butch" (C.J.) and the late Florence (the late Eugene) Stalbaum, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Lying in state Saturday, 9:30 a.m., at First United Methodist Church, Central & 100th, Oak Lawn until time of funeral service 10:30 a.m. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. at Blake-Lamb/Becvar Funeral Home, 11201 S. Harlem, Worth. Member of Sheet Metal Workers Local #73 and Marrs- Meyer American Legion Post #991. Info: 708-361-0500. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 10, 2003.

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Alan Palermo

January 14, 2003

Gary,

I'm very sad to hear about your Dad.You will be in my thoughts and my prayers.

Laura Heneghan

January 13, 2003

Dearest Gary and family,

My deepest sympathies are extended to all of you. I hope your faith and the love of your family helps get you all thru this difficult time

Pamela (Phelps) Michal

January 11, 2003

Leah and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, he was a wonderful fun loving person. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I wish I could be there for you.

Ellen Phelps

January 10, 2003

Tammi and family:



I just want to let you all know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Tammi, I wish I could be there for you. You're in my heart.

Always,

Cyndi McNamara

January 10, 2003

Leo was a wonderful guy and a great neighbor. I can't believe he's gone. I'll really miss having him around.

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