Obituary for Leo Eugene Weires
Winnebago – Leo Eugene Weires, 85, of Winnebago, died Friday, November 30, 2018 at home. Born November 21, 1933 in Shirland, IL, the son of Leo Michael and Genevieve E. (Myers) Weires. He graduated from Durand High School and is a veteran of the United States Navy from June 6, 1952 to June 5, 1956 serving on the USS Hancock aircraft carrier. Leo married Mary Joan Cox on May 24, 1958 at First Lutheran Church in Pecatonica. He worked as a machinist forty years at Mattison Machine Works in Rockford. A member of the First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago serving as an elder, trustee and clerk of session. Leo spent many years as a winter Texan golfing.
Leo’s family is forever grateful for Mercyhealth at Home’s care and love.
Leo is survived by his wife, of over 60 years, Mary Weires of Winnebago; brother, Kenny Weires of Pecatonica; brother-in-law, Jerry (Marianne) Cox of Pecatonica; sister-in-law, Patti Flickinger of Rockton; several nephews and nieces.
Leo is predeceased by his son, Todd Weires; brother, Michael Weires; sister, Phyllis Schneider.
Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2018, with a visitation starting at 10:00 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago with Pastor Carroll Smith officiating. Interment at Winnebago Cemetery near Winnebago. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established for the First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago. Arrangements by Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.
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Leo’s family is forever grateful for Mercyhealth at Home’s care and love.
Leo is survived by his wife, of over 60 years, Mary Weires of Winnebago; brother, Kenny Weires of Pecatonica; brother-in-law, Jerry (Marianne) Cox of Pecatonica; sister-in-law, Patti Flickinger of Rockton; several nephews and nieces.
Leo is predeceased by his son, Todd Weires; brother, Michael Weires; sister, Phyllis Schneider.
Funeral service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2018, with a visitation starting at 10:00 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago with Pastor Carroll Smith officiating. Interment at Winnebago Cemetery near Winnebago. In lieu of flowers a memorial will be established for the First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago. Arrangements by Genandt Funeral Home, 602 N. Elida St., Winnebago. For an online obituary and tributes go to www.genandtfuneralhome.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
5
Dec
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago
208 W. Winnebago St.
Winnebago, IL 61088
Funeral Service
Wednesday
5
Dec
11:00 AM
First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago
208 W. Winnebago St.
Winnebago, IL 61088
Cemetery Details
Location
Winnebago Cemetery
Westfield Rd.
Winnebago, IL 61088
Memorial Contribution
First Presbyterian Church of Winnebago
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