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MICHAEL LESKA Obituary

Michael H. Leska, a resident of Third Lake, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, at the age of 51. He was born Feb. 9, 1960 in Waukegan to William and Carol Leska. Michael was a graduate of St. Gilbert Catholic School and Carmel High School. He was an employee at Print-O-Tape in Mundelein for over 30 years and an enthusiastic Cubs fan. Michael is survived by his wife Diane (nee: Kosinski-Kopala) Leska, his children Rachael Kopala and Andrew Leska, his brother Bill (Dorothy) Leska and their daughter Heather, his sister Cathy (Michael) Latza and their children Adam, Matthew, and Julia and their grandchildren Taylor, Ava, and Ashley. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends and family may visit on Friday, Dec. 16, 2011 from 4 until 8 p.m. at STRANG FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030. The funeral mass will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011 at 10 a.m. at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030. Interment will be held privately. For further information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.strangfuneral.org.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 15, 2011.

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May 20, 2012

Worked with Mike for years before i moved away what a nice guy he was.was doing looking on line for my lost friends and just now seen that he passed away.What good times we had at work Mike so sad your your loss
Lonny Roy

Mary Lindh Regnier

December 16, 2011

Diane, Rachael and Andrew, we are so sorry for your loss. Mike was a big teddy bear and such a good friend to my brothers.

Gerry Manarik

December 15, 2011

So many of the happy memories I have from childhood included you. Please know that you and your family will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and for years to come.

Smith Family

December 15, 2011

Sending strength.

December 15, 2011

Diane, Rachael and Andrew
I am so sorry for your loss. I am holding you close in heart, thought and prayer.
Kathleen Cushing

The Hayes Family

December 15, 2011

Diane, Andrew and Rachael,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless

Denise & Gary Noncek

December 15, 2011

Diane, Rachael & Andrew,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our daily thoughts and prayers.

Chip Holly

December 15, 2011

I am very sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I will always have great memories of my friend and neighbor from Third Lake. You have my deepest sympathies in your time of grief.

The Stoner Family

December 15, 2011

Our prayers and condolences go to all of the Leska Family. Mike will be remembered well.

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