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Howard LaFleur Obituary

LaFleur, Howard 93, of Oswego, passed away at the Bickford in Oswego on Thursday, January 24, 2014. He was born on August 10, 1920, second child of Alfred and Theresa (May) LaFleur of Aurora. He graduated from Marmion Military Academy in 1938. He served in the Navy from 1939 through 1945 being very active in WWII in the Pacific as a destroyer gunner. He survived the sinking of his ship, the Quincy, at the battle of Guadalcanal in 1942. He married Dorothy Kokart in 1944 and was a loving and very much loved father to their four children. His son, Gerald preceded him in death in July of 1968, earning the Silver Star while serving in Vietnam. Dorothy preceded him in death in 1987. He married Mildred Millen Regnier in 1989 and lived 24 wonderful years with her in Montgomery. He is survived by his wife, Mildred; his son, Robert (Kathleen) LaFleur; his daughters, Mary (Harold) Brunner and Carol (John) Cyr; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard LaFleur, and sisters, Elaine Schele and June Brucher. He was preceded in death by Dorothy and Gerald; his brothers, Father Alfred LaFleur and Kenneth LaFleur, and sister, Shirley LaFleur. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Bickford and Seasons Hospice for their loving care in his final days. In-State visitation will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 722 High Street, Aurora, IL. Mass will follow at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Jerome Leake officiating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora. 630-631-5500. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com to leave condolences for Howard's family or sign the guest book.

Published by Beacon News on Jan. 26, 2014.
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Millie

We're so sorry to hear about Howard. He was such a sweet man. You are in our prayers.

Ejon and Pat Chione

February 5, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to your family.

Marie & Patricia Mathieu (Zwijac)

January 30, 2014

My thoughts & prayers to the family & friends of my Uncle Howie many great times at all the family gatherings and the pool parties!
RIP in Gods hands.

Joan (LaFleur) Holland

January 28, 2014

To my dear extended family - just heard the news about Uncle Howie, and I have such a heavy heart! He was always so much fun and whenever I saw him he would make me smile and feel loved. He reminded me so much of my own Dad! I am with you all in spirit as you remember Uncle Howie with fondness and love.

Wen Marcec

January 27, 2014

Please accept our sympathy from the Schreiber family. My sister, Pat and I were fortunate to visit with Howard & Mil after they moved to Bickford. What a great couple. May he rest in peace.

Mary Schreiber-McGowan

January 26, 2014

Dear LaFleur Family, Our sympathy to all of you. Remember Mr.LaFleur as such a nice man who we thought was so fortunate to find love twice in his life with two special women. Our prayers are with you.

Ron & Sharon (Oberman) Sickles

January 26, 2014

Bob, Mary and Carol,

You have our sympathies with the passing of your dad. Howard was a big part of my early life with many fun memories of him and of all of you guys. He will be missed.

Patrick & Dianna Murphy

January 26, 2014

Bob: My deepest condolences regarding the passing of your father. I read about it on line as I pull up the Beacon on a regular basis out here in Las Vegas, NV. I'm sure he was one heck of a great man, because I know first-hand that he raised two fine sons. God bless you all. Bill Henry

January 25, 2014

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