Leonard C. Drop

1947 - 2019

BORN

1947

DIED

2019

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Leonard Drop Obituary

Leonard C. Drop

Born: October 20, 1947

Died: April 8, 2019

Leonard C. Drop, age 71, of Westmont, at rest April 8, 2019. Proud Marine Corps Veteran, serving his country during the Vietnam era. Leonard was the recipient of the Purple Heart Medal.

Born October 20, 1947 in Chicago, IL to Raymond and Stella Drop.

Beloved husband of Georgene (nee Petkus); loving father of Aaron and Adam; dearest brother of Raymond (Susie) Drop; dear uncle of Eric (Heidi) Drop and Kelly (John) Keiter; fond great uncle of Rex, Eve, Minka and Ryan.

Funeral Mass was held Monday at Holy Trinity Church, Westmont, followed by interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Info 630-852-8000 or www.westsuburbanfh.com

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Apr. 18, 2019.
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April 24, 2019

A brother who will never be forgotten. He is a Marine who loved all his KILO brothers and is love by all his brothers. Rest in peace brother, we will see you the streets of gold. Ssgt JB Johnson USMC O369 kILo. co. 1967 & 68. May God Bless you sweet wife and family is our prayers.

JB Johnson

Military

April 19, 2019

You can now rest in peace, Marine! You have served your country with honor, and it has been my privilege to have known you and enjoyed your company during reunions. We stand watch for you, until we join you, again. Semper Fi, "Tiny". "Doc" Sams, Kilo 3/3 1968.

Alan Sams

Served In The Military Together

April 17, 2019

Tiny
Rest in peace brother. You will always be with us till we meet again.
Doc Bill Rister

Bill/Sherry Rister

Served In The Military Together

April 15, 2019

Rest In Peace Marine. It was an Honor to have served with you on the Battlefield. Semper Fidelis.

Gerald Ward

Military

April 15, 2019

My thoughts and condolences are with Len's wife and family! Len was a dear friend and co-worker for many years and I enjoyed his company, conversations, and friendship! Most memorable was our road trip to Kentucky last year to meet with Len's marine buddies for a reunion and it was an honor for me. I will always treasure Len's friendship and keen sense of humor. I'll miss you Len!

Gary Jensen

Friend

April 14, 2019

Tiny you will always be in our thoughts , prayers and conversation your brother and fellow Viet Nam Vet Kilo 3/3 Edward Cavazos

Edward Cavazos

Served In The Military Together

April 14, 2019

Tiny, you will never be forgotten, and you are itched in our hearts and minds forever. You will be truly missed at all future Kilo and 3/3 reunions! See you soon!
Don (Capt.) Frank Kilo CO 68

Donald Frank

April 13, 2019

Donald Frank

April 13, 2019

Semper Fidelis

Gary Drop

Family

April 12, 2019

Semper Fi, God Bless you and your family

Mike Moran

Friend

April 12, 2019

Aaron,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sheila Lindsay

Friend

April 11, 2019

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39 N. Cass Ave., Westmont, IL

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