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Leon Lesorgen Obituary

Lesorgen, Leon 84, holocaust survivor, beloved husband for 57 years of the late Fela, cherished father of Regina (Chuck) Corush, Seymour (Kristen) Lesorgen and Sheila (Bruce) Domash, adored grandfather of Steven (Mara), Joel and Jenna Corush, Michael (Tara), David (Jenni) and Rachel Lesorgen, Jordan, Bradley and Alyssa Domash and great-grandpa of Mattea, Mackenzie, Sophia and Kayley, dearest brother of the the late Jean (Morton) Florman, Bill, Yitzhak, Benjamin and Srulek Lesorgen and brother-in-law of Frieda Lesorgen and Marisha (the late Benjamin) Schwarzbaum, treasured uncle, cousin and friend of many. Leon was the proud owner of Leon's Delicatessen for many years in Skokie. Chapel service Monday, 2:30 p.m. at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Rd., Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, IL 60077 or JUF, 30 S. Wells, 3rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60606. For information 847-255-3520.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 14, 2009.

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Dotty Barnes

June 18, 2009

To Seymour, Regina and Sheila,
We have only fond memories of the best corned beef and Rosen's rye bread from Leon's Deli. We are most grateful to have had the privilege of knowing your father. My family and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. He will be greatly missed by all.

Sincerely,
The Rutkowski & Barnes Families - Skokie

David Rosik

June 16, 2009

Seymour, Kris, Mike, Dave, Rachel, Tara,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my most sincere condolences.

David Sandlund

June 15, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. My family lived at Howard and Crawford and we all loved to go into Leon's Deli. My mother who never drove loved to walk over to his store and talk a little and shop.

Greg Boyle

June 15, 2009

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I went to East Prairie in the early 80's. My friends and I have spent the day today reliving the great tuna salad and baked goodies we got at Leon's. I also had a chance to talk to your mother at a talk by Elie Wiesel in the late 80's and hear a bit of your family's story.

Aunt Mil & Uncle Iz Lichter

June 15, 2009

Dearest Sheila, We are so very, very sorry for the sadness that has come to you and your family. May your fond memories or the past bring you and your family, a measure of comfort and peace. Very deeply,
Aunt Millie & Uncle Izzy

Susan Hendrickson

June 15, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your Dad from his days at the Deli. I went to East Prairie School and TBI and frequented the store quite often. He was a wonderful man.

Bonnie Rabichow

June 14, 2009

I am so terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your father, Regina. I truly would like to hear more of his story along with your mother's when you are up to it. They were truly an amazing couple and I am so glad that I got to know them in my Chicago days along with seeing them at Steven's wedding. My very heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

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