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Leonard Chekirda Obituary
Leonard Chekirda, loving father of Mary Ann (Dominick) Leo & Leonard (Debra) Chekirda; dear grandfather of Sara (Joel) Saber, Dan Johanson, Allison Hornik & Justin Chekirda; great-grandfather of Brendan & Shaun Hornik and Julia & Natan Saber. Visitation Monday from 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Lack & Sons Funeral Home, 9236 S. Roberts Rd. (8000 W.) Hickory Hills. Funeral Service Tuesday at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home to St. Blase Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. For info 708-430-5700.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leonard Chekirda
6 Entries
kathy schwebke
February 10, 2016
I was so lucky to meet Len through the neighbors next door. I enjoyed his stories and learned more from him than you can learn in any history book. What a great guy, I will miss seeing and talking with him every week. Rest in peace Len.
February 9, 2016
I will miss my buddy Len. He was a great guy to be around. He always made me feel so welcome when I came across the street to visit. He will be missed. My sympathy to your family.
Yvonne Metzler
Mark Murphy(Fafara)
February 8, 2016
Len was a great man. He served his country with honor. He was an amazing man, with an amazing sense of humor. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
February 6, 2016
My sincere sympathies to the Family. The loss of a love one is very difficult to deal with.. Please take comfort in knowing that God is our refuge and strength, A help readily found in times of distress. ( psalm 91: 1,2)
Dan & Patti Prendergast
February 6, 2016
Our sincere condolences to the family during their time of sorrow.
Rest in Peace Lenny!!!!!!
February 6, 2016
My sincere condolences to your family during your time of grief may the god of all comfort be with you
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Feb
8
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Lack & Sons Funeral Home - Hickory Hills9236 S. Roberts Rd., Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Feb
9
Funeral service
9:15 a.m.
Lack & Sons Funeral Home - Hickory Hills9236 S. Roberts Rd., Hickory Hills, IL 60457
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