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Leonard Stransky Obituary

Leonard J. Stransky, 87, died September 29, 2008, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS, after an extended illness. He was born in Chicago to Joseph and Libby (Kubista) Stransky. He was a life-long resident of Berwyn until he moved to Tupelo, MS, in 1973. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Janet Pecha Stransky; his daughters, Susan Hoggay of Wood Dale, IL and Kathryn Scott (Marvin) of Jackson, MS; his son, Robert Stransky (Nancy) of Davis, IL; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandchild. Services were held in Tupelo, MS.

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Published by East Cook Life on Oct. 7, 2008.

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