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Leonard O'Connor Obituary
O'Connor Jr., Leonard G. 80, of Northbrook, passed away March 3, 2010. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 29, 1929 in Chicago. Len was the beloved and devoted husband of Nancy (nee Rhodes), his best friend and loving and devoted wife. He is survived by his dear brother, Alan (Diane), dear sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jane Brenders, Clarence Rhodes, Mary Wurster, Earl (Esther) Rhodes, June Deitke, and the late Shirley Rhodes, loving uncle of Kevin (Kristen Bailey) O'Connor, Greg (Dorothy) O'Connor, Karyn (Alex) Sotiriades, Paul Brenders, Michael Brenders, James (Gloria) Brenders, Kevin Brenders, Ellen (George) Cowgill, Barbara (Ron) Unger, Dan Rhodes, Deborah (John) Rumery, Dale (Rena) Rhodes, Cathy (Rick) Varela, Bette (Larry) Beachy, James (Patricia) Rhodes, Joseph (Michelle) Deitke, Richard Deitke, Karen (Stephen) Rochford, Randy (Debbie) Deitke, Kimberley Deitke, and the late Tommy Brenders, great-uncle of many. He was a graduate of Loyola Academy and Loyola University; U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Infantry Korean War Veteran; 41 year employee of A.M. Castle & Co.; past president and board member of Hull House Association. Visitation 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, at N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Rd. (just south of Lake Ave. on west side), Glenview. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. at St. Norbert Church, 1809 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL. Interment Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Norbert Parish Educational Endowment Fund, 1809 Walters Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062; Clearbrook 1835 W. Central Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 or Jane Addams Hull House Association, Attn: Michael Glass, 1030 W. Van Buren, Chicago, IL 60607. Funeral info 847-998-1020 
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Ellen Brenders Cowgill
March 20, 2010
Aunt Nancy,
No one can replace him. I have been thinking of him often and I am so glad I got to spend time with him in January. It was a gift.
Elle Drahos
March 18, 2010
Nancy-
Len was truly one of a kind. I have great memories of family gatherings at your house that I treasure. I will also be forever grateful for the time Len spent with my Dad after his stroke - working with him to help him recover to his full potential. He was truly a gift and will be missed.
March 15, 2010
Nancy: We just heard of Len's death. Barb and I send our sincerest sympathies and our best thoughts to you.
Barb & Mike Simpson, Wellington, Florida
Bev Moses
March 14, 2010
Dear Nancy, I was deeply saddened to read of Len's passing. He was really a great guy and I enjoyed working with and for him at A. M. Castle. My heart goes out to you in your loss.
March 10, 2010
Aunt Nancy,
Our hearts and loving prayers go out to you. We love you very much.
Rena, Dale and Miss Rose, too.
The Best "Bingo Caller" Ever!
Karen Rochford
March 8, 2010
Aunt Nancy,
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss. Keeping you both in our prayers.
Love,
Karen, Steve, Eric & Claire
June and Mary
March 7, 2010
Dear Nancy,
Our dear brother-in-law will be greatly missed. The beauty of love lives on in memories.
Love you,
June and Mary
Patti and Don Peterson
March 7, 2010
Nancy,
Len will be missed, and remembered as a gentleman and a scholar. You were a great team, both on and off the ice.
Love always,
Patti and Don
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