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Marilyn Leonard Obituary

Leonard, Marilyn T. (nee Palka), age 74, beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving sister of Robert (Anne) Palka and William (Deborah) Palka, best friend of Richard Egan, also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 17 years of service with Palos Community Hospital. Former president and secretary of Elks Club #1596-Woman's Auxiliary (Chicago South) and member of Sacred Heart A.C.C.W. Visitation Sunday 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Monday, 9:00 a.m., from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10:00 a.m. mass. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com 708-974-4410.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 20, 2008.

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Joan Egan-Halpin

January 21, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Glenn and Jeanne Omholt

January 20, 2008

We send our deepest sympathy to all of Marilyns' family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

SANDRA OBRIEN

January 20, 2008

WE HAVE WORKED WITH MARILYN FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS AT THE ELKS BINGO ON THURSDAY. SHE WAS A VERY LOVELY PERSON THAT HAS GONE THROUGH A ROUGH TIME. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
TOM AND SANDRA OBRIEN
COULD NOT MAKE WAKE DUE TO ILLNESS
SORRY RICH

David Gaidas and Family

January 20, 2008

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