Leon John La Place, September 5, age 81, late of Park Forest, formerly of Hazelcrest, beloved father of Leon James La Place of Melrose Park, Mary Marguerite (Mike) Schuch of Woodstock, IL, Jenine (Robert) Mehr of Elburn, IL, and Vincent Pierre (Merrily) La Place of Crete; cherished grandfather of 14; great-grandfather of four; dear brother of Juliana (the late Harold) Johnson of Superior, WI, also the late Paul La Place and Margo (the late Ed) Garbarczyk; loving uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Member and past commander of Chicago Heights Post #2825 VFW. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. Rememberance service 6 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service 9:30 a.m. Monday. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 708-798-5300
