| Lindbloom, Leo Joseph beloved husband for 50 years of the late Nano Josephine (nee Hickey), died April 21, 2008, at the home of his son, Leo Lindbloom with whom he had resided since April, 2007. He was born September 9, 1920, in Chicago, IL, to Franz and Helen (nee Reilly) Lindbloom. Preceded in death by five brothers, Frances (Rosemaree), Raymond, Ralph, Richard (Margaret), Edward (late Mary Jane) and infant sister, Helen. Was the loving father of Mary Anne (late Russell) DeBruin, Mokena, IL, Joseph (Cheryl) Lindbloom, Homewood, IL, Rita (David) Ward, Ludington, MI, Leo (Kathy) Lindbloom, Ludington, MI and Mark (Jennifer) Lindbloom, New Lenox, IL, fond grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 17. Leo will be missed by many relatives, nieces, nephews and friends. Leo spent some of his childhood in St. Paul, MN, was a 1938, graduate of Mount Carmel High School, U.S. Army Air Corps. Veteran stationed in San Antonio, TX, during WWII and was self-employed at Mendel Catholic High School operating the cafeteria for close to 30 years. Later he managed the employee cafeteria at Griffith Laboratories until his retirement in 1990 when Leo and Nano moved to Ludington. He enjoyed sailing, flying, fishing and relaxing with family and friends. A wake will take place Saturday, April 26, 2008, at St. Simon Church, Ludington, MI, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a Celebration of Leo's life at 1 p.m. Mass. Memorials may be directed for Masses, St. Simon Food Pantry, the Hospice of Mason County or the Alzheimer's Association. The Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna is in charge of funeral arrangements. 231-853-6511 |
