Leo J. DuBois

Leo J. DuBois, age 73, at rest on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Leo is survived by his beloved wife of years 46, Susan (nee Salela); children, Anthony (Jodi), Christopher (Jamie), Jennifer (Barry) Koehler, Susanne (Jason) Sikorski; grandchildren, Danielle (Trey) Schexnayder, Cody and Amanda DuBois, Jaclyn and Marc DuBois, Jakob and Dominic DeRoos, Kyle, Reese and Logan Sikorski; brother-in-law, David (Joyce) Salela; nephews, David (Laura) Salela, Scott (Bridgette) Salela; niece, Kathy (the late Michael) Salela; and countless dear friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Louise (nee Manfredi) DuBois; nephew, Michael Salela; mother-in-law, Angela Salela; and father-in-law, Anthony Salela.

Leo was born and raised in Chicago and joined the United States Marine Corps when he was 17 years old. He was a proud veteran who served two tours during the Vietnam War. After the Marine Corps, Leo went on to become a police officer and work his way up rank to Chief of Police for the Bedford Park Police Station. He also attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. Leo then retired after 40 years of dedicated service. He was a 46 year member of the Argo Summit Masonic Lodge #1133. He was also on the Village of Bedford Park Library Board and a member of ESDA of Bedford Park. Leo enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and enjoyed going trap shooting. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of Leo’s life will begin on Monday, February 22, 2016 with prayers in the Damar Kaminski Funeral Home Chapel at 9:15 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Summit for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10:00 a.m. Cremation rite will be accorded following Mass. There will be no cemetery services. Visitation will be on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Damar Kaminski Funeral Home, 7861 S 88th Ave, Justice, IL 60458 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Arrangements entrusted to Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life