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John J.
Leitner

November 10, 1926 – November 12, 2018

John Leitner
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John J. Leitner, age 92, WWII US Army Veteran. Beloved husband to the late Alta D. Leitner, nee Morphew (2009). John passed away on their 69th wedding anniversary. Loving father of June (Lawrence) Busse, John (Terry), Donald (Suzanne) and Darlene White. Dear grandfather of Ron (Cathy), Karen (Jason), Chrissy (Brian), John (Jenny), Carrie (John), Steve, Jason, Jenna (Juan), Katie, Kathleen, Charles, and Jack. Cherished great-grandfather of 14. Fond brother of the late Helena, Louis and Frank. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Proud member of Electrician's Union IBEW Local 9 for 69 years.

Visitation Wednesday, November 14, 2018 from 3-8 p.m.. Funeral Service Thursday, November 15, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment with Military Honors to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400

Visitation

When Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
Colonial Chapel
Address
15525 S. 73rd Ave.
Orland Park, IL 60462
Location Information
Harlem to Wheeler Dr. (15500 S.) Turn west and go one block. Colonial Chapel will be on the north side of Wheeler Dr.

Service Information

When
Thursday, November 15th, 2018 10:00am
Location
Colonial Chapel
Address
15525 S. 73rd Ave.
Orland Park, IL 60462
Location Information
Harlem to Wheeler Dr. (15500 S.) Turn west and go one block. Colonial Chapel will be on the north side of Wheeler Dr.

Interment Information

Location
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Address
20953 W. Hoff Road
Elwood, IL 60421
Location Information
From EAST or WEST 1-80 to Rt. 53 (South) Go Approximately 12 miles to Hoff Road (right/west) Cemetery entrance is on the left. From NORTH or SOUTH 1-55 to Arsenal Road East to Rt. 53 (South) Go Approximately 3 miles to Hoff Road (turn right/west) Cemetery entrance is on the left.
Interment Extra Info
Interment with Military Honors

Affiliations


  • International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
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