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Leonard Franklin Fries
Leonard Franklin Fries, age 86, lifetime resident of Lemont, passed away July 4, 2017.
Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Shella "June" nee Pike, Fries; a son, Leonard Fries; his parents, Jacob and Elizabeth Fries; and his siblings, Fred, Margaret, John, George, Marie, and Robert.
Survived by two daughters, Shella (James) Huizinga and Sandra (Dan) Rogers; his grandchildren, Steve (Anna) Huizinga, Dave Huizinga, Dan (Melissa) Huizinga, Jason (Emily) Huizinga, Bethanie Huizinga, Brittany(Daniel) Wetzel, Courtney Rogers, Glenn and Sarah Fries; his great-grandchildren, Justin, Alexis, Tyler, Matthew, Joanna, Andrew, Finley,and Jesse; a sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Plut; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Leonard was a member of Marquette Manor Baptist Church, Downers Grove, and was a member of the Allied Bricklayers Union Local 74. Leonard loved spending time with his family, fishing, golfing, puzzles, and his dog Shayna.
Visitation Thursday, July 6, 2017, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont. Funeral services Friday, July 7, 2017, 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment Mt. Vernon Memorial Estates.
Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C.
Lemont 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com
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Uncle Len was a great friend, hunting buddy, fishing buddy, My wife fixed him with his wife June a Telephone Operator with Illinois Bell, They were more like a brother and sister we had a lot of good times, Love and GOD bless.
Lee & Earlene Colley
July 6, 2017
Uncle Len was a great friend, hunting buddy, fishing buddy, My wife fixed him up with his wife June a Telephone Operator with Illinois Bell, They were not only an uncle but a brother and sister to us. Love and GOD bless.
Lee & Earlene Colley
July 6, 2017
Dan & Family - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. Hugs from all of us!
Joanie Perez
July 6, 2017
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