Leo W. W Marion

Born February 15, 1919 in Tuscarora to Felix and Catherine (Patuski) Marion, he married Mary Ann Petty on August 23, 1969 in Chicago.

Surviving are his wife; 4 children, Donald (Geri) Marion of Princeton, Sarah Ann Marion of East Peoria, William (Judy) Marion of Pekin and Leo F. Marion of Quincy; grandchildren, including Renee and Ryan Marion; and other grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

Leo worked for Standard Brands in Pekin for 25 years and then worked for Caterpillar, Inc. for 15 years, retiring in 1987 as a janitor in Building KK in East Peoria.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning 2 bronze stars.

Leo enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing cards, and spending time with his family.  He was also a big fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.

His funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 10, 2011 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Green Valley.  The Rev. Thomas R. Wenndt will officiate.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church.  Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.

Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial and Tributes Lockbox, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674  or to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 13443 Townline Rd., Green Valley, IL 61534.

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