John A. Leptich

John A. Leptich obituary, Chicago, IL

John A. Leptich

John Leptich Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Muzyka & Son Funeral Home - Chicago on Oct. 3, 2025.

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John A. Leptich, age 92, passed away the evening of November 9, 2024, in Chicago. A lifelong Chicago resident, he was born March 18, 1932, to the late Joseph and the late Theresa Leptich (nee Heiberger). Beloved husband of 71 years of Pauline H. Leptich (nee Meyer); cherished father of David (Valerie) Leptich and the late John Leptich; adored grandfather of Dean (Erika) Leptich, Everett Leptich, and Danielle Lindahl (Michael Behrendt); loving great-grandfather of Quinn and Ryan Leptich and Austin, Cameron, and Emily Lindahl-Behrendt; and dear brother of Joseph Leptich.
A former member of the Knights of Columbus and a longtime parishioner of St. Constance Catholic Church, he will be missed by all who knew him.
Visitation Saturday, November 23, 2024, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at Muzyka & Son Funeral Home, 5776 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. St. Constance Catholic Church 5843 W. Strong St., Chicago. Interment St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, River Grove, IL. For more information, please call (773)545-3800.
Cemetery Details
St. Joseph Cemetery
3100 Thatcher Ave.
River Grove, IL Previous Events
Visitation
NOV 23. 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (CT)
Muzyka & Son Funeral Home
5776 West Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
Mass of Christian Burial
NOV 23. 11:00 AM (CT)
St. Constance Catholic Church
5843 W. Strong St.
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