Nathaniel P. “Nat” Leighton, beloved husband of Elvera “Dookie”; dear father of John (Kathleen), Mary (Frank Sobol) Leighton, Nathaniel Jr. (Ellen), Sally Glennon, Edward (Elida), Margaret Jihan, Andrew (Pamela), Carolyn (Keith) Goode, Susan, James (Maisun), Scott (Cindy) and John (Theresa) Payne and the late William (Judy Munro) Leighton; grandfather of 30; great-grandfather of three; fond brother of Lauren (Svetlana) and the late Ben, Robert and Jean Leighton. Visitation Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. at The Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Rd., Rolling Meadows. In state Friday 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 2150 W. Frontage Rd., Rolling Meadows. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery. Retired Human Resource Director at Plexco, Division of Amsted Industries. After retiring, served as Rolling Meadows Alderman, enjoyed working for Reading For The Blind Organization and making tapes. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church Organ Fund. 847-253-0224 .
