Obituary of Leo Phelan

Leo John Phelan Age 75. Passed away peacefully Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Ransom, IL on December 12, 1938, he was the son of Arthur H. and Margaret R. (Vint) Phelan. Leo lived in Channahon for many years and had resided in Joliet for the past four years. He attended Dwight High School and graduated in 1956. He graduated from the University of Illinois, Champaign Urbana in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and later received a Master of Science in Agronomy also from the University of Illinois. From 1961-1967, he served in the Army Reserve. Leo worked in several agricultural related businesses and retired from Farm Services of Will-DuPage Counties. Leo was an avid baseball fan and always enjoyed attending family gatherings and celebrations. Preceded in death by his parents; beloved niece, Mary (Phelan) Kruger; nephew, Mark J. Phelan; sister-in-law, Margaret Phelan; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Survived by three brothers, Paul of Ransom, IL, Luke (Judy) of Maumee, OH and Dr. Edward (Barbara) of Plainfield, IL; ten nieces and nephews; 20 great-nieces and great-nephews; and three great-great-nephews. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Leo J. Phelan will be celebrated Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Jude, 2212 McDonough Street, Joliet, IL 60436. Military Rites will be accorded by the United States Army following Mass. As it was Leo's request, Cremation Rites have been accorded. Private interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Ransom, IL at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to the Church of St. Jude or Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday morning at the church, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services. For more information: 815-741-5500