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MATTHEW LEININGER Obituary

Matthew R. Leininger of Des Plaines A Mass for Matthew R. Leininger, 32, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, July 2, at St. Julian Eymard Church, 601 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. Born in Los Angeles, Calif., he died Saturday, June 26, 2010. Matthew served in two tours of Iraq with the Army/Military Police. He was the loving father of Philomena and Arthur; dear son of Stephen M. and Patricia A. (nee Johnston); dear brother of Michael S. (Amy) and Robin M. (Timothy) Berg; and cherished uncle of Maximilian and Dominic, Zachary, Alexander, Nathaniel, Samuel and Anna. Please omit flowers, donations may be made at www.soldiersangels.org. Arrangements were made by Grove Memorial Chapel, Elk Grove Village, 847-640-0566 or www.grovememorialchapel.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jun. 30, 2010.

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Alfredo Alvarado

May 30, 2011

Miss you bro!!!

Linda Leloudis

February 16, 2011

Pattie Steve, Michael and Robin our hearts go out to you and your Families.Matthew was a wonderful young man and we have such wonderful memories of all of us watching the children as they grew. Matthew will be missed by all. We know he is at peace with the Lord in Heaven. With deepest Sympathy,Linda John Nicholas and Jonathan

matt ingratta

January 6, 2011

I found out about this tragedy through Russ, who told Fester, who told Jarrid who passed the word on to me where i am now in france. We were freinds when we were 13 to 16 in Elk Grove Illinois, he was always smiling then too. so sad. you will be missed "opey"....

KYLE MURPHY

August 15, 2010

Matt i dont know what to say! im sorry. yet verry greatful just to be able to call you my FRIEND, my BROTHER! just knowing how many times you picked me up when i was down, wish i could have done the same! i love you bro and you will always be in my thoughts right there with HERNANDEZ, HILBERT and WILSON!
REST IN PEACE BRO!

Joshua Wagner

July 15, 2010

We shared many memories together, but each traveled our own road in life. I will always cherish those memories and I wish there could have been more.

Your family is in my prayers.

Rachel Shunk

July 12, 2010

I remember Matt as one of the friendliest, sweetest, most supportive man ever and I know we are worse off without him and his infectious smile. God rest you, Matt. We miss you.

Carolyn

July 5, 2010

I did not know Matthew, but am a member of Soldiers' Angels and want to offer my deepest sympathy and prayers for the family of this fine man and hero. His service is so greatly appreciated and he will not be forgotten.

Ronda Valentine

July 3, 2010

To the Leininger Family & friends, I knew Matt and he was one of the best soldiers we had in the battalion at Fort Bliss. I, along with others, was with him in Iraq back in 06-07 and he helped calm my fears. He always smiled and never had a bad word for anybody. I'm sorry for your loss and miss him because he used to encourage me, a staff sergeant. Take care and know that GOD will keep him until you meet again, SSG Valentine (Ft. Bliss, TX).

July 2, 2010

didn:t get to know him to long but the short time i did i enjoyed and respected him for all he has done.

conny

Jessica Jones

July 2, 2010

Matt was a great soldier with an infectious smile. He will be missed terribly by many.

Jenny

July 1, 2010

My thoughts and prayers continue for the family members & friends of Matt. I'm so saddened by his death & my heart aches for those who were so close to him. May you all find peace during this difficult time. I will miss you cousin!

Sonja Rogers

July 1, 2010

My condolences to the family and friends of Matthew R. Leininger.Thank You Matthew for a job well done.May you rest in peace now.

Michael Jones

July 1, 2010

Unfortunately I have never met you, but I am also an MP from Des Plaines. From what I have seen others say about you, I wish I had served with you. May you find peace.

Kara Miller

July 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Leininger family. Matthew, may you rest in Peace. God Bless,
Jeremy and Kara Miller

Rose Connolly

July 1, 2010

My condolences to the family of Matthew Leininger. He has done this nation a great service and sacrifice. May he rest in peace.

Carl & Kathy Pearson

July 1, 2010

Matt, you will be missed. I have fond memories of you when I worked with your dad. May you rest in peace.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Leininger family.

Love,
Carl & Kathy Pearson

July 1, 2010

I didn't know you Matthew, but I am a frined of Crystal's. I am praying for you family and friends. May God give the Leininger family strength and peace.

Rebecca Gatwood
Nacogdoches, Texas

Joyce Francis

June 30, 2010

All gave some. Some gave all. Rest In Peace, Matthew.

Our deepest condolences to the Leininger family and all others who lost their loved one and friend.

God grant you courage and strength. May you find comfort and peace in the support of family and friends and in the wonderful memories of Matthew.

We send you our heartfelt thoughts and prayers.


Joyce Francis
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