LEO J. RELJAC

March 8, 1924 - June 11, 2019

visitation

HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory

8057 Niles Center Rd.

Skokie, IL 60077

847.673.6111 |

Friday 6/14, 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Visitation

service

St. Peter Catholic Church

8100 Niles Center Rd.

Skokie, IL 60077

847.673.1492 |

Saturday 6/15, 10:30 am

Mass of Christian Burial

cemetery

All Saints Catholic Cemetery

700 N. River Rd.

Des Plaines, IL 60016

847.298.0450 |

Saturday 6/15

Interment | GRAVESIDE

Leo J. Reljac, age 95, of Morton Grove, died June 11, 2019 at Sedgebrook-Radford Green, Lincolnshire, IL. He was born March 8, 1924 in Phillips, WI to Leopold and Frances Wolff Reljac. A retired carpenter, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Northern France, Ardennes and the Rhineland. He was decorated with the World Ward II Victory Medal, and a Purple Heart.

Beloved husband of the late Jean, nee Schelsky; dear father of Leo Jr. “Chip”, Pegie (Chris) Price, and Jeannie (John) Karol; loving grandfather of Mark (fiancée, Stefanie Withrow) Price, Mary, Jack and Brian Karol; fond brother of the late Anton (Frances), Philip, Joe (Lois), Frank (Lenore), Adam (Mary), and Frances; also survived by dearest sisters-in-law, Evelyn and Loretta Schelsky. Visitation, Friday, June 14, 2019, from 3 to 8 p.m., at HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Funeral, Saturday, June 15, at 10:15 a.m., from the funeral home, for Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m., at St. Peter Catholic Church, 8100 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Interment, All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Des Plaines. Funeral info: 847.673.6111.

Leo J. Reljac, age 95, of Morton Grove, died June 11, 2019 at Sedgebrook-Radford Green, Lincolnshire, IL. He was born March 8, 1924 in Phillips, WI to Leopold and Frances Wolff Reljac. A retired carpenter, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Northern France, Ardennes and the Rhineland. He was decoratedContinue Reading

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We were very saddened to hear of your family’s loss. Chip, losing your dad is tough. I did not know him well, but from what I did know of him, he was a good man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I’m glad to have known him. So sorry we could not be at the services due to travel plans.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how important your dad was to your family and even though he lived a long full life it's never easy to let them go but with the insurance we will all meet in a better place to continue our journey. I just read this now otherwise I would have been at the wake but Tom and I will be at the service tomorrow. God bless

When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over all of you now. We extend our most sincere condolences to the entire family.

Our prayers are with the entire Reljac family. What a blessing to have such a wonderful man around for 95 years it’s because of the loving family that surrounded him.

Chip,Peggie,Jeannie, I'm so sorry about your DAD passing away your dad was one of a kind, always with a big smile. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family love John and Sharon Mitchell

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

To a great man who will be remembered fondly for his ever-present smile, cheerful personality and loving nature. RIP Uncle Leo!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.