Leonard Semetulskis

Leonard J. Semetulskis

Age 74 of Wilmington passed away Saturday October 28, 2017 at his home.

Born November 29, 1942 in Chicago, Leonard John was the son of Stanley and Bernice (nee Ragainis) Semetulskis. He was raised and educated in Chicago, and graduated from Saint Rita of Cascia High School with the Class of 1960. Leonard started his career as a Medical Laboratory Technician with Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago, and would later gain employment with Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, with whom he was employed until his retirement. In his younger years, he enjoyed going hunting and fishing with family, and loved taking trips to Door County, Wisconsin. When Leonard wasn’t working, he cherished spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife: Andrea G. (nee Carter) Semetulskis of Wilmington; five children: Steve (Joy) Semetulskis of Lemont, Scott (Susan) Semetulskis of Mokena, Stuart (Mary) Semetulskis of Lemont, Sandra (Tim) McCaffrey of Oswego, and Sheila (Glen) Faulhaber of Romeoville; two step-sons: Anthony Nardella of Yuma, Arizona and Corey Nardella of Alpharetta, Georgia; four grandchildren: Adam (fiance Heather McDade) Semetulskis of Lemont, Sarah Semetulskis of Lemont, Kate Semetulskis of Mokena, and Cole Faulhaber of Romeoville; one sister: Susan (Robert) Maciulis of Lemont, and several cousins whom Leonard was very close with.

Leonard was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation and video tribute will be Wednesday November 1, 2017 at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road, in Wilmington from 4:00 p.m. until time of funeral service, 7:00 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following the funeral.

Preferred memorials may be made in Leonard’s memory to: The Humane Society of the United States, 1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book, upload photographs, or share Leonard’s memorial page by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Funeral services and cremation arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington 815-476-2181.