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Rev. Don C. Leo, age 85, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020. During his ministry in the Northern Illinois Conference, he served Lemont, Wheaton: Gary Memorial, and the Midwest Ministry Development Service.
A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, March 12, 2020, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. at Gary United Methodist Church.
Messages of condolences may be sent to his wife:
Mrs. Judith B. Leo
363 Nottingham Lane
Carol Stream, IL 60188-2221
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Gary Memorial United Methodist Church in Wheaton, IL.
Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com.
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