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Leo Chruby Obituary

Chruby, Leo P. age 48, of Munster, IN, died suddenly at home after a long illness. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte (nee Boncela); sister, Lauri Chruby Mason; brother, Joey (Patty Jo) Chruby; nephew, Tommy Chruby; and niece, Katie Chruby all of Tampa Bay, FL; dear aunt, Stella Chruby of East Chicago, IN, many aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by father, Leo A. Chruby and brother, Thomas D. Chruby. Funeral services will be Monday, November 8, 2004, 9:30 a.m., at the Burns-Kish Funeral Homes, 8415 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN with 10 a.m. Mass at St. Thomas More Church with Fr. Keith Virus officiating. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Visitation will be Sunday, November 7, 2004, from 2 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home with a 3 p.m. prayer service.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 6, 2004.

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J D

May 28, 2018

Bye, Bye Leo. I had the gift of Leo's friendship while attending a few classes at Columbia with him. I am honored he would choose me as a friend. This world has given back to God a great, kind, caring and compassionate man that walked through life with a better vision than most. Jason

Jody Meyer

November 16, 2004

I want to extend my deepest sympathy. I was told about Leo last evening. Childhood and later memories came to mind. I would like to think he has joined other friends in the afterlife and will be in peace with God.

Joann Wleklinski

November 11, 2004

My condolences. Leo was a wonderful person. May fond memories of him sustain you.

Sandee D'Onofrio

November 10, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the Chruby family for your loss. I'll always remember Leo and his awesome sense of humor; high school just wouldn't have been the same without Leo! May he rest in peace.

Joe Becerra

November 9, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the Chruby family. I met Leo about 15 years ago. He was always confident that things would turn around for him. He had a long struggle but now he has achieved his goal. To be happy. I can picture him asking God for some paper and pencils.

God bless you,

Joe and all his friends at (Highland Cards And Comic Book Shop)

Neal Fraser

November 9, 2004

Our hearts and sorrows go out the Chruby's during in this time of loss. Leo will be missed by those who knew him. He was truly a good person in a world that seems at times to have only a very few truly good people.

Rod Sefton

November 8, 2004

Thank you, Leo.



I appreciate your friendship.

Sue Gillespie

November 7, 2004

I am very sorry for your loss, I know there has been rough days. Now Leo is at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Ron and Julie Grzywana and Torres

November 6, 2004

Ron and I want to say we are very sorry for your lose, our prayers are with you as the mother and as with your family and May God be with you and your family in this time of need!!



Ron and Julie

thomas jayjack

November 6, 2004

the prayers of the jayjack family are with the churby family god bless tj

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