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LEO A. BEDNAR

1927 - 2013

BORN

1927

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Strang Funeral Home of Antioch

1055 Main St.

Antioch, Illinois

LEO BEDNAR Obituary

Leo A. Bednar 85 of Antioch, IL: Beloved husband of Irene; Loving father of: Alan (Julie), Glen (Lori), Paul, Brian (Donna), and Donna Jordan; 10 grandchildren: William (Lisa), Valerie, Andy, Alice, Phillip, Heather, April, Nicole, Grace, and Colton; two great-grandsons: Liam and Charlie; sister Virginia (the late Edward) Palus of Fullerton, CA; sister-in-law Jordis Bednar of Brookfield, IL; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers: Sylvester (Marian) and Jerome. Mass 10 AM Friday April 12, 2013 at St. Peter Church, 557 Lake St. Antioch, IL 60002. Interment in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Visitation 4PM until 8PM Thursday at the STRANG FUNERAL HOME 1055 Main St. (Rte. 83) Antioch, IL 60002. In lieu of flowers, donations to Open Arms Mission or Masses. INFO 847-395-4000 or www.strangfh.com.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 10, 2013.
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My sincere condolences to your family during this grievous time. God, who is a refuge and strength, provides abundantly during difficult times. May God give you the peace and comfort you need to endure the days ahead.

C Johnson

April 12, 2013

Condolences to the family and especially to my good friends Al and Glenn.

Tom Schoenke

April 11, 2013

My family extends our deepest sympathy to yours. Mr. Bednar seems to be a truly remarkable man who lived a truly remarkable life. You must be so proud.

Corey Kirschhoffer Hajewski

April 10, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Joe Sivia & Family

April 10, 2013

May you draw close to God in prayer and find comfort in reading his Word.

April 10, 2013

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Strang Funeral Home of Antioch

1055 Main St., Antioch, IL 60002

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10:00 a.m.

St. Peter Church

557 Lake St. , Antioch, IL

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1055 Main St., Antioch, IL 60002

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