Leonard R. "Len" Ficht

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Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles

405 E. Main Street St.

Saint Charles, Illinois

Leonard Ficht Obituary

Leonard "Len" R. Ficht age 74 of St. Charles passed away October 8, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife Catherine, sons Leonard (Mary Beth) Ficht, Eric (Lori) Ficht, daughters Rachel (Jason) Warden, Joanna Ficht, and 6 grandchildren. He was a 32 year veteran of the Chicago Police Dept. Visitation will be 4-8:00 P.M. Thursday, October 11th at Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main St. St. Charles, IL 60174. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 12th at St. Patrick Catholic Church 400 Cedar St. St. Charles, IL 60174. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. To leave an online condolence for the family, visit the funeral home's obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, 630-584-0060.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 10, 2018.
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Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. At the request of Bob and Katie Cygnar, Len will again be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 28 OCT, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

October 11, 2018

Cathy and family,
At a time of loss such as this, words can seem hollow and without much comfort. Rich and I want you to know that we send you our love and our prayers. We know that you will be well supported by your family. Your family - that will be your blessing and legacy from Len.

Diane Gazda

October 11, 2018

Peace be with you. Mr. Ficht was one of a kind.

October 10, 2018

October 10, 2018

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Ted Raab (Ret. CPD)

October 10, 2018

To the Family of Lenny, So Sorry for you're Loss Prayers Said for Him.

Mike Tannehill

October 10, 2018

Cathy, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Lenny. I will always hold fond memories of him (and you). Please accept my condolences to you and your family.

ellen egan

October 10, 2018

a loved one

October 10, 2018

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Ficht. I have many fond memories of throwing the football around with Mr. Ficht and Lenny at the house on Hollywood. I saw Mr. Ficht about a year ago and he looked great. I will keep Mr. Ficht in my thoughts and prayers.

Neil Gottstein

Friend

October 10, 2018

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Len will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 14 OCT, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

October 10, 2018

To Cathy & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

Len was such a special person. I can remember the first time I met him when he volunteered to chaperone my colloquium at Northside. He was so helpful and had a great, sly sense of humor. Thank you for sharing him with us.

With deepest sympathy and love,

Chris Olsen

October 10, 2018

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