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Leo Ardaugh Obituary
Leo M. Ardaugh, age 77, at rest Friday, August 7, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital.
Born in Joliet to the late Maurice and Alice (Berens) Ardaugh and a lifelong area resident. Graduate of Joliet Catholic High School, Class of 1956. A U.S. Army Veteran. Retired from ComEd in 2000 following 40 years of service. 4th Degree member of Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Council #4400, member of St. Vincent DePaul Peace and Justice Committee.
Survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Bonnie (Webber) Ardaugh of Crest Hill; four children, Philip (Alice) Ardaugh of Joliet, Thomas (Ann) Ardaugh of Lockport, Joseph (Jennifer) Ardaugh of Crest Hill, and Carolyn (Nicholas) Fagan of Joliet; seven grandchildren, Abigail, Andrew, Matthew, Erin, and Megan Ardaugh, Joseph, Madelyn, Aiden and Abigail Fagan, Matthew and Brandon Chaparro; his siblings, Leonard (Sandra) Ardaugh, Carol (Thomas) McCafferty, Eleanor Picard, John (Donna) Ardaugh, Kathy (Russ) Thontlin, Jim (Julie) Ardaugh, Rita Ardaugh, Bernadette Ardaugh, Don (Valerie) Ardaugh, Theresa (A.J.) Christofaro, Suzanne (Phil) Spring; sister-in-law, Connie Webber; and brother-in-law, Alvin Horn; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded by his infant son, Leo; his parents; one sister, Marialice Horn; and one brother, Dennis Ardaugh.
Funeral Services for Leo M. Ardaugh will be Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at 9:15 a.m. from Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
In memory of Leo M. Ardaugh the family would appreciate all to perform a random act of kindness for another.
Visitation Monday, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
For information 815-741-5500 or visit his Book of Memories at www.fredcdames.com.
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August 17, 2015
leo was a very good person he helped many homeless! Good friend
Bill Ward
August 13, 2015
To the Ardaugh Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Leo's passing. May you be comforted by beautiful memories, and each other.
Ike and Peggy Liker
Canton, IL
Sandra Altiery
August 10, 2015
My sympathy to you Bonnie. I remember all the time your spent at Provena Villa Franciscan being so good to family and residents.
Sandy Altiery -retired social worker PVF
Steve and Karen Kuban
August 10, 2015
Dear Bonnie and family, Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Leo. He is in good hands now. Our prayers are with all of you.
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Sally J Skiotes
August 10, 2015
So deeply sorry for your loss. God Bless you all.
Chuck Beutel
August 10, 2015
Will remember fondly the work Leo and the family did annually on the flower gardens in front of St. John's Rectory. We will miss him!
August 10, 2015
Was sad to hear of Lee's passing. He was a true member of the 56 Hilltoppers and will always remain a man I consider a privilege to have known in my lifetime. Bless you and know you will be in Ann and my prayers.
Ann and Geno Gnidovec
Sandusky, Ohio
Glenn and Judy Steed
August 10, 2015
Dear Ardaugh Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May pleasant memories give you solace - and grant you peace -as you adjust to Leo's absence in your lives.
Sincerely, Glenn and Judy Steed
Robert & Mary Dvorak
August 10, 2015
Bonnie and family we are so sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your family. We will have some masses said for Leo.
May 7, 2015 Breakfast with classmates: JCHS Class of 1956
Ralph Haldorson, JCHS Class of '56
August 10, 2015
Corinne & Glenn Rodighiero
August 9, 2015
Bonnie and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Leo was a wonderful person
And a great neighbor.
Love,
The Glenn Rodighiero Family
Elmer Bostjancic
August 9, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. The few times I had the chance to meet Leo he was always super nice and just a wonderful man. Our deepest sympathies are with the family. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace.
August 9, 2015
Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathies and prayers, Kathy Ellinger
Joliet Catholic High School Class of 1956
Ralph Haldorson
August 9, 2015
50th Class Reunion Joliet Catholic High School Class of 1956
Ralph Haldorson
August 9, 2015
Ralph Haldorson
August 9, 2015
Ralph Haldorson
August 9, 2015
Bonnie & Denny Siebert
August 9, 2015
Our love thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Michael Blahut sr
August 9, 2015
Sorry to hear that leo has passed.
Louise Baudek
August 9, 2015
To the entire Ardaugh family, our prayers and thoughts are with you. Our condolence. Jim & Louise Baudek
Alan Bostjancic
August 8, 2015
Phil,Alice,Abby,Andrew, as well as the entire Ardaugh Family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. I will never forget Leo explaining softball to me.
Alan,Gigi,Casey,Dani and the kids
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