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Sympathy Notice: Rev. Leonard L. Sukut

Posted: August 8 2018 at 09:55 AM

Rev. Leonard L. Sukut, retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018. During his ministry, he served in Canada where he was ordained. In the Northern Illinois Conference, he served Pearl City and Downers Grove: Faith. He was 93 years old.  

A graveside service will be held at Clarendon Hills Cemetery, 6900 Cass Ave., Darien, IL, on Saturday, August 11 at 11:00 am. Cars are to line up at the entrance of the cemetery office at 10:45 am, then at 11:00 am the hearse will lead the way to the gravesite.

Flowers should be delivered by Friday, August 10 to Hallowell & James 301 75th St., Downers Grove, IL 60516, and they will bring them to the gravesite. 

Words of condolence may be sent to the family:

Bea Sukut
2033 Butterfly Lane; Apt. 311
Naperville, IL  60563

In lieu of flowers, donations in Rev. Leonard Sukut's name should be sent to: 

Benevolent Fund at Faith United Methodist Church
432 59th St.
Downers Grove, IL 60516

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