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Leonard Adelmann Obituary
Born: February 1, 1936
Died: May 6, 2023
Age 87, lifelong resident of Lockport passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. A proud United States Army Veteran. Lifetime member of Lockport Moose Lodge 1557. Member of IBEW Union Local 176, and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lockport. Len was an avid fisherman, enjoyed spending time at his lake house in Minocqua, WI., playing horseshoes in his yard with family and friends, and in his younger years he enjoyed hiking and gardening. A diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan, and a loyal supporter of the Lockport Porters. Above all else Len cherished spending time with his family.
Preceded in death by his beloved son, Leonard P. Adelmann (2011); one granddaughter, Abygayle Adelmann (2018); his parents, Andrew and Frances (Nee Mostyn) Adelmann; one brother, Norbert Adelmann; and three sisters, June Adelmann, Madelyn Adelmann in infancy, and Mary (Frank) Hoyt.
Survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Donna M. (Nee Kuna) Adelmann; five loving children, Mark (Caroline) Adelmann of Geneva, IL., Kevin (Kathy) Adelmann of Chenoa, IL., Dawn (James) Wrobel of Rockford, IL., Curt (Sharon) Adelmann of Shorewood, IL., and Bruce (Aline) Adelmann of Bartlett, IL.; 15 cherished grandchildren, Hillary, Andrew, Matthew, Kathleen, Colleen, Ashley, Frank, Chris, Josh, Vanessa, Neal, Aryel, Aryka, Bronsyn, and Bruce II; 17 adored great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Loretta Adelmann; one nephew, Ray (Gina) Hoyt; two nieces, Debbie (Dan) Selbitschka, and Lisa (Chris) Cook; and numerous other loved family members and friends.
Prayers will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 9:15am in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441 proceeding to St. Joseph Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Following Mass interment will take place at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Romeoville, IL., with Full Military Honors. Visitation in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.
Family and friends can sign the online guestbook at www.oneilfuneralhome.com
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Tim Murray
June 3, 2023
Curt and family
Sorry to hear of your father´s passing. I will always remember him as such a nice person. My condolences
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