Leonard is survived by his loving daughter; Loretta (Eric) Barker, adoring grandchildren; Michael Karpus, Anna Barker, and Aaron Barker, and sisters; Lenore Firkin and Lorraine (Robert) Kubowicz.
He is preceded in death by his wife; Joanne Karpus, daughter; Christine Karpus and parents; Leo and Lillie [nee Dixon] Karpus.
Leonard also proudly served as a member of the National Guard of Illinois.
A visitation for Leonard will be held Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 South Oak Park Ave, Stickney, IL 60402. A funeral service will occur Friday, February 17, 2023 from 10:00 AM at Mount Auburn Funeral Home, 4101 South Oak Park Ave, Stickney, IL 60402. A graveside service with military honors will follow at Mount Auburn Cemetery, 4101 South Oak Park Ave, Stickney, IL 60402.
In lieu of flowers, the family has designated the Purdue Institute for Cancer Research for memorial contributions in honor of Leonard Karpus. Please make donations online at: connect.purdue.edu/InMemoryofLeonardKarpus. Alternatively, donations can be made payable to Purdue Foundation and mailed to Purdue Foundation, 403 W. Wood Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MountAuburnFuneralHome.com for the Karpus family.
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