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Leo Strock Obituary
Strock, Jr., Leo August 12, 2010, age 77. Late of Homewood. Beloved father of Lisa Strock, and Heather (Vince) Bailey. Dear brother of Charles (Sandy) Strock, Donald (Christine) Strock, and Donna (William) Nelson. Fond uncle of Charles (Lori) Strock, Deborah (Richard) Maney, William (Dolores) Nelson, and Dawn (Matthew) McIlhany. Visitation at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Hwy., Homewood, IL Tuesday, August 17th from 8:00 a.m. until the time of prayers at 9:00 a.m. Mass 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 17950 Dixie Hwy., Homewood. 708-798-5300. 
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for Leo Strock
August 5, 2011
Thank you Barb for letting me know of Leo's passing. He indeed was a great boss. I too was a bookkeeper and worked for Leo 8 plus years, 82 to 90'. A memory of him walking down the halls with a cigar stub in his cheek and trying to laugh comes to mind. His office had a glass window which looked into a room with 6 bookkeppers all 19-20 years old. LOL. I bet he had some stories about us too. He surely is missed by us all. Heather and Lisa, he talked about you two all the time. Love, Carleen Palm, Meckenstock.
Barbara Faberson
July 29, 2011
I'm sorry to hear of Leo's passing. I worked for him many years ago at Smith Bucklin. He really was the best boss anyone could hope for. He had 9 of us bookkeepers to deal with, and always did so with a sense of humor and that cigar in his mouth.
I wish I had tried to track him down earlier but came up with the news of his passing. I'm so sorry. Many blessings to you.
Barbara (Stern) Faberson
Kelly Baker
September 17, 2010
Dear Heather and Lisa,
I am truly sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of time spent with Leo in Champaign. I am sure he will be greatly missed by those around him.
Nancy Williams
August 31, 2010
Dear Lisa & Heather,
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the both of you. “Buddy” as Brittany so fondly referred to him, meant a lot both of us. We hold and treasure many memories of our time spent as neighbors. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. We are so sorry that we weren’t there for you at his service. Please know that Buddy and the both of you will remain in our thoughts and prayers for eternity. Let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do for you.
God Bless You!
Love, Nancy & Brittany
Bret Kelsey
August 19, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. Leo was my colleague for many years at SmithBucklin and I have fond memories.
August 19, 2010
I am very sorry to hear about your loss with Leo's passing. He was an outstanding colleague at the firm here in Chicago during those many years. I extend deepest sympathies. Paul Dykstra (Chicago, IL)
August 18, 2010
To the Strock family, I am totally at a loss of words to offer comfort. I worked at the same company with Leo several years back and he was such a great fella. What a laugh he had, he was so funny, a wonderful person to know. My upmost sincere condolences to you all and know that Leo will be remembered with the fondest of memories.
Patricia Woods
(Chicago, IL)
Mary Ellen Pajkos
August 18, 2010
Dear Lisa & Heather,
I am so sorry to hear about your dear father, Leo. He was the best boss anyone could ever have. He will truly be missed and he will NEVER be forgotten.
My prayers are with you both.
Mary Ellen Pajkos
Sally Andrasco
August 16, 2010
The Andrasco family from Central Park sends their condolences to the Strock family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Teri Watland
August 15, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Bessie Benford
August 15, 2010
To The Strock Family:
He will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved him. I'm sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in pray.
The Benford Family
Mr. & Mrs. Wardell Benford & Family (Chicago, IL 60651)
Alisa Heniff Swann
August 15, 2010
Terribly sorry for your loss! Sending our thoughts and prayers. - Alisa Heniff Swann and family
From the Staff of Tews Funeral Home
August 15, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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