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Leslie A. WINDERS

Male 1928 - 2007  (78 years)

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  • Name Leslie A. WINDERS  [1] 
    Birth 31 Dec 1928  Aurora, Kane, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3] 
    Gender Male 
    City Directory 1987  Aurora, Kane, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    cemetery Apr 2007  Oswego, Kendall, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Lincoln Memorial Park 
    obituary Apr 2007  Aurora, Kane, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Aurora Beacon News 
    • Leslie A. Winders, 78, of Aurora, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2007 at Rush-Copley Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on December 31, 1928 in Aurora, the son of the late James F. and Mabel (Hughes) Winders.

      Les served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Roadway Express employed him for many years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Tiger Club, Third Ward Club as well as the Montgomery V.F.W. Post 7452. Les enjoyed gardening, watching the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears and spending time with his family.

      His children survive him, Brian Winders, Dawn (Charles) Leadbetter, Tammy (Tom) Henrikson and Todd (Chris) Winders; his grandchildren, Brian Winders, Tanya (Joel) Wyeth, Cameron (Carrie) Leadbetter, Shane Leadbetter, Paige, Andrew and Ryan Henrickson, Nicole (Jason) Costa, Brianna Winders and Todd Winders; his great grandchildren, Cody and Taylor Wyeth, Ashley Costa and Caylie Leadbetter. Leslie is also survived by his sister, Doris Johnston; his brother, Clarence (Pat) Winders; and his friend, Bill Watkins.

      In addition to his parents, Les was preceded in death by his wife, Marilee; his daughter-in-law, Peggy Winders; his brother, James Winders; his sister, Audrey Tippy; and a sister, Annamarie in infancy.

      Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, April 27, 2007 at The Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Pl., Aurora. Interment will be at Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 4-8 P.M. on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at the funeral home.

      In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed the Montgomery V. F. W. Post 7452, 121 N. River St., Montgomery, IL 60538.

      Les was a great son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be missed greatly by everyone who knew him.

      For further information, please call 630-897-9291 or visit our website at www.healychapel.com
    _UID 567B98F424614624AFA0E26AB5380DBB9CAB 
    Death 23 Apr 2007  Aurora, Kane, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Person ID I14963  WinderWonderland
    Last Modified 13 Jan 2015 

    Father James Franklin WINDERS,   b. 22 Feb 1880, New Amsterdam, Harrison, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Apr 1953, Maywood, Cook, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Mabel Irene HUGHES,   b. 16 Dec 1891, Naperville, DuPage, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1 Dec 1971, Aurora, Kane, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage 17 Jan 1920  Aurora, Kane, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Family ID F4790  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Marilee THOMAS,   b. 14 Jul 1935, Naperville, DuPage, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 27 Dec 1989, Aurora, Kane, Illinois, USA Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 54 years) 
    Family ID F5229  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 7 Mar 2006 

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    Link to Google Mapscemetery - Lincoln Memorial Park - Apr 2007 - Oswego, Kendall, Illinois, USA Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S454] Mike Johnston, June 2000 (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S753] Gordon Durnil, (Family history sent to Deven Lewis April 2010).

    3. [S754] Descendants of John G. Winder, (http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/o/h/Michael-R-Johnston/GENE4-0001.html).

    4. [S93] Social Security Death Index.

    5. [S454] Mike Johnston, Nov 1999 (Reliability: 3).


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