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Joseph Leo

August 24, 1926 — October 24, 2021

Joseph R. Leo, age 95, WWII US Navy Veteran, beloved husband for 58 years to the late Wilma Leo, nee Walstra (2010). Loving father of Kathleen (Kent) Zigterman, Joseph W., and the late Donna (John) Dillman. Cherished grandfather of John Zigterman, Lisa (David) Buursma, Wendy (Brad) Brummel, Mark (Jorie) Dillman, and Timothy Dillman. Dearest great-grandfather of Joel, Silas, and Joshua Dillman; Aiden, Mabel, and Paxton Brummel; Hannah and Carson Buursma. Dear brother of Donald, and the late Frank, Harold, and Robert.

Retired supervisor for Illinois Bell with 43 years of service.

Visitation Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL. A live-stream of the service will be available. Please visit Joseph's obituary on Colonial Chapel's website at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the service.

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Below is a video tribute celebrating Joseph's life.



Interment with Military Honors to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Elim Christian Services are appreciated.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Visitation Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL. Interment with Military Honors to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.

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Service

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church

7059 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Visitation Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in State Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, IL. A live-stream of the service will be available. Please visit Joseph's obituary on Colonial Chapel's website at colonialchapel.com to view the live-stream of the service. The link will be posted shortly.

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Interment

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421

Interment with Military Honors at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

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