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Leonard Olbrisch Obituary
Olbrisch, Leonard T. age 65, retired Niles Police Officer. Beloved husband of Patricia, loving father of Melissa (Jason) Ewing and the late Mary, cherished grandfather of Kevin, beloved son of Pauline and the late William Olbrisch, dearest brother of William (Joan) and James (Dolores) Olbrisch, fond uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m., to St. John Brebeuf Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Highway Suite, 145 Park Ridge, IL 60068 appreciated. Funeral Info: 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for Leonard Olbrisch
JEAN CHRISTENSEN
February 18, 2007
To the Olbrisch Family,
I am saddened by your loss. While I didn't know Leonard very well, I know the impact he had on his family and friends. It was one of love and happiness. May God comfort you and keep you here with us for many more years. One day you'll reunite and shed some happy tears. Sincerely, Jeannie Christensen
Nicki Gatz
February 12, 2007
I'm sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time. Len was a great man... It means alot to me all of the things that he did to help my Grandma.
Keith Hancock
February 9, 2007
Dearest Pat and Family,
I am so saddened by your loss and want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Try to stay strong for your family as I am sure he would have wished. Pain free and at peace. How wonderful!!!
With great sorrow,
Keith A. Hancock
Re/Max Villager
Ray and Mary Jane Good
February 8, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this sad hurtful time. God bless you. Ray and Mary Jane Good
Karen Kosjer
February 7, 2007
Pat,Melissa,Jay & Kevin,
Nick states "heaven gets another good man"..we all agree.
The Kosjers
Suzanne Hlotke
February 7, 2007
Dear Aunt Pat, Melissa, Jason, Kevin, Grandma, Dad and Uncle Jimmy, I will miss Uncle Lenny as will all of you, and we will alll mourn his loss here among us, but he will continue to bless our lives. Suzie, John, John, Dan, Heather, Beth and Damien
Don & Pat Leavitt
February 7, 2007
Lenny you will be missed by myself and all the guys at the Niles police Dept.
February 6, 2007
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS. LIFE WILL NOT BE THE SAME WITHOUT LENNY IN IT. HE KNEW JUST HOW TO MAKE YOU SMILE WITHOUT EFFORT. HE WAS A NATURAL. CARRY ON HIS TRADITION. TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES AND EACHOTHER.
February 6, 2007
MELISSA, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. MAY YOU FIND STRENGTH IN KNOWING THE SUFFERING IS OVER AND THE LOVE GOES ON & ON.
February 6, 2007
TO LENNY: THANK YOU FOR YOUR YEARS OF DEDICATION TO THE COMMUNITY. BECAUSE OF YOU, IT WAS A SAFER ONE. YOU WERE A GOOD MAN. YOU WILL BE MISSED. NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN.
February 6, 2007
LEONARD, YOU WERE A GREAT NEIGHBOR, A GREAT FRIEND, A GREAT MAN, YOU WILL BE MISSED. TO THE FAMILY- KNOW THAT YOU HAVE AN ANGEL WATCHING OUT FOR YOU.
WITH DEEP SYMPATHY.
Lorie (Eric) Good
February 6, 2007
Uncle Lenny, you're the second dad. Thank you for being there and for sending all those great articles. You're our favorite uncle and you will be truly missed. Love Lorie and Eric
Cousin Annette
February 6, 2007
Melissa, please know I loved your dad deeply. He will be missed by many. I hope you know I am here if you need me, as cousins we have a lot in common.
Dennis M. Olbrisch
February 6, 2007
Uncle Lenny, we love, we miss you. Thank you for all your love. To the family, we're always there for you if you need us.
Love Dennis, Debbie, Linda & Tina
James C. Olbrisch
February 6, 2007
Brother\brother in law. You were always loving and caring. You will be missed deeply, more then you'll ever know. Our best to the family. Love Jim & Dee.
Bill & Barb Reid
February 6, 2007
YOU WERE ONE OF THE BEST. REST IN PEACE.
Annette Knoblock
February 6, 2007
We have lost a terrific Uncle. He will be greatly missed. We are here for you Aunt Pat, Melissa, Jason and Kevin.
Love Annette & Brent Knoblock
(nee Olbrisch)
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