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Steve Lenich Obituary

Lenich, Steve Age 96 of Jackson, WY, formerly of Joliet, IL passed away July 23, 2012 at St. John's Living Center, Jackson, WY. Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 28, 2012 at Sugar Grove Cemetery, Wapella, IL with J. Kent Hickerson officiating and military honors. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL is in charge of arrangements. Steve was born October 16, 1915 in Hurst, IL the son of Michael and Antonia (Ruzich) Lenich. He married Eloise Leggett, she passed away September 5, 2007; His Son, Michael S. (Mary Ann) Lenich of Jackson, WY survives him. He was preceded in death by his Parents, Michael and Antonia Lenich; dear Granddaughter, Mary Beth Lenich; 2 Brothers, Michael (Elizabeth) Lenich and William (Marietta) Lenich; 2 Sisters, Kate (Werner) Larson and Lora (Joe) Zelko. Steve served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and graduated from Millikin University in Decatur and Bradley University in Peoria. He taught in many Illinois and Wisconsin schools, ending his career at Joliet Junior College. Using his own skills he built his own home and enjoyed traveling and gardening.

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Published by Herald-News on Jul. 26, 2012.

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Mary & Bob Gehrke

August 12, 2012

Mike and Mary Ann,

We just learned of Steve's passing on July 23, 2012. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You have been in my (Mary) thoughts a lot lately. Take care of each other. With love and peace,

Brian Leggett

August 8, 2012

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Ellen Begler

July 31, 2012

Mike & MaryAnn,
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your Dad. May happy memories of good times with him sustain you.

July 29, 2012

Taking drafting and slide rule classes from Steve Lenich encouraged me to become the sucessful architect I was. He made it easy.
Bob Russ JJC63

July 26, 2012

Mike and MaryAnn,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerry & Patti Gear

A visit with Steve, our loving neighbor!

July 26, 2012

Dear Mike and MaryAnn,
Steve was such a wonderful and kind neighbor. He was like another Grandpa to our children. We have missed him since he moved to Wyoming. Please find comfort in knowing that he will now be reunited with Eloise and Mary Beth in heaven. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
The Bedore Family
Gerry, Patty, Craig, Stacy, Christopher, Scott and Shannon

John Gasparic

July 26, 2012

Steve Lenich provided me with the encouragement and advise to attend Bradley University as well as my select my career path. I am forever grateful for his advise !

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