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Leo Lyons Obituary

Lyons, Leo J. of Oak Lawn, 88 years, beloved husband of 63 years to Shirley (nee Hackett), loving father of Tom (Maureen), Bob (Marilyn), Jim and Mike (Ann), proud "Papa" of Tim, Brian, Brendan, the late Patrick, Matt, Scott, Stephanie, Meghan, Dan and Kevin, great-grandfather of five, fond brother-in-law of Muriel (the late John) O'Connor and Catherine (the late Merrill) Hackett, "Uncle Lee" to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, three sisters, several brothers and sisters-in-law and other relatives. Visitation Monday, 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, followed by an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, Masses or Contributions to the Patrick M. Lyons Memorial Scholarship Fund at Brother Rice High School are greatly appreciated. Proud 33 - year employee of the Sherwin Williams Paint Company and Past President of I.A.M.A.W. Local 49 and District 8. For info visit www.mem.com or call: 708-636-1193

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 11 to Aug. 12, 2007.

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The KLosaks

August 13, 2007

Mike and Ann,

We were all saddened to hear the loss of Leo. We also apologize that we could not all be there with you on Monday morning.

May your fondest memories of Leo ease your pain during this difficult time, and may these same memories help keep Leo alive in your hearts and in your minds

John Keating

August 13, 2007

Dear Shirley,

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. (Fulton School)

Joe and Gloria Gertzen

August 12, 2007

We were Oak Lawn neighbors and Joe also worked for Sherwin Williams in Chicago. Our sympathies go to all the family.

Jim Stack

August 11, 2007

Father always enjoyed working and being with Lee.All the years at the paint factory, and after hours
Sorry for your loss.

The Stacks

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