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Leo Conaway Obituary

Conaway, Leo born November 7, 1927, departed this life June 28, 2006, beloved husband of Sarah Conaway. Member of the U.S. Marine Corp. at Camp LeJeune Montford Point, Jacksonville, NC, discharged from Casual Company. He worked for the City of Chicago from 1963 until he retired in 1990. He will be missed by his loving nieces, nephews and friends. He loved serving the public. Visitation Wednesday, July 5, 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Wallace Funeral Home, 2020 W. Roosevelt Rd., Broadview, IL. Wake and funeral service Thursday, July 6th, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2006.

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