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Leo J. Sances of Lincolnwood A memorial Mass for Leo J. Sances will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 450 S. Mitchell, Arlington Heights. Interment will be private. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (four blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights. Born Aug. 16, 1917, in Chicago, to Giacomo and Anna (nee Gariti) Sances, he passed away on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008, in Elk Grove Village. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Verness E. (nee Morriss), whom he married on Sept. 6, 1941; his children, Leo Jr. (Linda) Sances, Susan (Paul Sanders) Sances, Jim (Kathleen Susan) Sances, John (Beth) Sances and Kathleen (Kevin Machalek) Sances; his grandchildren, Leo III, Julie Kellenberier, Sarah, Lauren, John, Kathleen, John Machalek and Lily Machalek; and his four great-grandchildren. Leo was preceded in death by his siblings, Sam, Virginia, Joanna, Ross, Charles, Tony, Mary and Anna. 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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Published by Daily Herald on Sep. 3, 2008.

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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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