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BORN

1928

DIED

2014

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Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Leonard Klonowski Obituary

Klonowski, Leonard S. 86, U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Laurice (nee Ott); devoted father of Gary (Gail), Thomas (Janet), Richard, David (Linda), Leonard Jr., Donald (Debbie), Janice (Edward) Nieman and Keith (Donna); proud grandfather of 10; great-grandfather of 6; loving brother of Edward (Loraine), Robert (Mary) and the late Theresa (the late Edwin) Kos; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to St. Louis de Montfort Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Visitation Friday 3:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60474-0001 will be appreciated. Info. 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 23, 2014.

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Tom & Marianne Carberry

October 27, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to all the Klonowski family. We shared some wonderful memories camping with all of you and are so honored to have known Len. You will all be in our prayers and in our hearts.

Rosanne McCallion

October 24, 2014

My sincere sympathy to Aunt Laurice, all the kids and grandkids. I remember him as the gentle giant, as well as the host of enormous Christmas Eve Parties at his home filled with tons of desserts when I was a kid. He was my Godfather and gave me a beautiful bracelet one year and each year he would get me another charm to add to it. I couldn't wait to see what charm I would get each year. My favorite was the birthday cake that the candles would pop up when you pushed a lever underneath it. I am also grateful for his help with getting my father to Mayo Clinic. His help saved my dad. Will always be eternally grateful. Rest in Peace Uncle Lenny and once again my condolences to the whole family.

Ingrid Pacovsky

October 22, 2014

Aunt Laurice and the whole family,
I wish I could be there to say good bye to Uncle Lenny, I will miss his laugh and hearing his stories. His rye bread and sausage was the best and I will never taste anything it like it again. I hope he has found dad and they are swapping stories of the old days in Heaven. I'm sure dad is showing off his train board. Love to you all

Victoria Blidy

October 21, 2014

To a blessed man. RIP

Debbie Jo Conkey McCorkle

October 21, 2014

Len leaves a wonderful legacy, his beautiful family. He will be greatly missed and long remembered. It's such a blessing that he could be surrounded by all his children as he left this world. My love and hugs to the whole family..

American Heart Association

October 21, 2014

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Kim Eckman

October 20, 2014

Len was a great father and husband. His kids have 100's of wonderful stories to tell about growing up in his household. (and they love to reminisce, often....and loudly). I remember that one of the first times I saw Len and Laurice together, they were holding hands as they walked. I was moved by the fact that they still showed their affection for each other in this way - they were probably in their mid 60's. And with that love they raised eight happy children that have carried on many of their childhood traditions with their own children, nieces and nephews. His was a life well lived. Rest in peace, Len.

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Memorial Events
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Oct

24

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Oct

25

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Oct

25

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Louis de Montfort Church

IL

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Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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