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Leo Sances Obituary
Leo J. Sances, 91, of Lincolnwood, beloved husband of
Verness E., nee Morriss; loving father of Leo Jr. (Linda) Sances, Susan (Paul Sanders) Sances, Jim (Kathleen Susan) Sances, John (Beth) Sances and Kathleen (Kevin Machalek) Sances; loved grandfather of Leo III, Julie Kellenberier, Sarah, Lauren, John,
Kathleen, John Machalek and Lily
Machalek; dear great-grandfather of four. Leo was preceded in death by his siblings, Sam, Virginia, Joanna, Ross, Charles, Tony, Mary and Anna. Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd. (4 blks S. of Palatine Rd.), Arlington Heights. Memorial Mass 11 a.m. Thursday, at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 450 S. Mitchell, Arlington Heights. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 640 N. LaSalle, Suite 282, Chicago, IL 60610. Funeral information and condolences www.GlueckertFH.com or 847-253-0168.
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Anne Ratner McNamara
September 13, 2025
Susan, So sorry to learn that your father died. Please email me at [email protected] if you see this message.
Joyce Eddy and Art Green
August 28, 2021
My, how quickly the years fly by! Susan, I remember making a little retirement kit for your dad when he retired - oh, so long ago. We would love to hear from you.
Joyce Eddy Art Green
September 3, 2008
Dear Susan,
We were saddened to learn of the passing of your father. Having him for more than nine decades only makes the loss seem greater.
Janet & Steve Leder & Silverman
September 3, 2008
Dear Susan,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Janet and Steve
Chuck Sances
September 3, 2008
God has brought you rest,
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