CASEY CHARLES LEICHSENRING

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS - Casey Charles Leichsenring, 18, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024 in Rock Island, IL as a result of an impulsive decision. A freshman at Augustana College, Casey was a 2023 Buffalo Grove High School graduate, Illinois State Scholar, AP Scholar, and National Merit Commended Scholar. Casey was the second of three children born to Jessica Giurato (ne Frank) and Jesse Leichsenring. He arrived on August 12, 2005 in Baraboo, WI. Casey was a very active and animated kid, always finding mischief and snacks. His nickname as a toddler and preschooler was Hurricane Casey, because he seemed to leave a jagged path of destruction behind him wherever he went. He was the subject of many family legends and funny stories, always had a twinkle in his eye, and absolutely loved making people laugh. Everyone that knew him has a Casey story. He was loved beyond measure and will be missed every day. He is survived by his devastated parents Jessica (Jeff) Giurato of Arlington Heights and Jesse Leichsenring of Baraboo, WI.; two siblings he absolutely adored, Nate Leichsenring of Madison, WI and Annie Leichsenring of Arlington Heights; grandparents Candace and Brent Dowler of Crystal Lake, Jeff and Linda Frank of Schaumburg, and Richard and Pam Leichsenring of Middle Amana, IA ; great-grandfather Charles Richard Terrell (for whom he was named) of Solon, IA; aunts and uncles Joshua and Nikki Frank of Aurora, Matt Leichsenring of Colorado Springs, CO, Erin Durr of Henderson, NV, Megan and Ty Winkhart of Rockford, and Keelan Alberts and Clarissa Johnstone of Naperville; as well as his cousins Alex, Zach, Lauren, Jon, Chris, Mackenzie, Cayden, Joaquin, and Xiomara. He also leaves behind his beloved kitten, George. A week prior to his death, Casey saved someone else's life by calling 911 when they attempted suicide. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Smith- Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Funeral services will begin at 3 p.m. that same day with Pastor Jeanne Murawski officiating. More info 847-359-8020 or www.smithcorcoran.com. You are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy when skies are gray You'll never know dear, how much I love you Please don't take my sunshine away.