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Leon Klesman Obituary

Klesman, Leon Carl 92, beloved and dedicated husband of the late Kathlyn "Kay" Klesman, (nee Steinmann) for 63 years. Loving father of Larry (the late Stacy) Klesman and Sheri (Jeremy) Roche. Proud grandfather of Tim (Helen Kozenko) Roche, Matthew (Kaye Nagle-Wood) Hirschenbein, Erin Roche and Andrew Roche. He was a devoted friend to many. Family and friends are his cherished legacy. Proudly served in WWII as a member of the Flying Tigers. Services Friday, 1:30 p.m. at the Westlawn Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, 7801 W. Montrose Ave., Norridge. Inichment to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Honor Flight Chicago, 938 West Montana St., Chicago, IL 60614, www.honorflightchicago.org Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals, 847-229-8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 23, 2010.

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September 26, 2010

Larry

We are so sorry to hear about your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Bruce and Lisa Leibow

Jim McIlvain

September 23, 2010

Larry, I am so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. He was a wonderful man who taught me quite a lot as I was coming up in the Hardware Industry. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time.

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