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Leonard Spogis Obituary

Spogis, Leonard Charles age 65, beloved husband of Sandra (nee Zurek), devoted father of Leonard P. (Susie) Spogis, Patti Jean (Robert A.) Tromp and Linda "Peanuts" (Mike) Olson, loving grandfather of Dan, Brad, and Alyssa Tromp, dearest son of the late Anna (nee Vinces) and Pater Spogis, brother of Lillian Farago, the late Peter Spogis and Cecelia Goss, caring son-in-law of Irene and Al Zurek, dear brother-in-law of Alice (Jerry) Small, cherished uncle of Jennifer (Bob) Lindemann, Pete (Pam) Spogis, Carol (Terry) Burks, Sharon (Bob) Stahnke and many other nieces and nephews. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Wednesday, 9:15 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 W. 159th St., Orland Park, to St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Orland Hills. Mass 10:00 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Member of Windy City Rampers Chapter 94, Knights of Columbus and Our Lady of the Cove Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to R.E.S.C.U.E. Fund at University of Chicago or St. John's Hospital in Springfield, MO appreciated. Funeral info., 708-429-3200 Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 20 to May 21, 2002.

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