LESLIE L. "JACK" WHITEAKER, 76

Les passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on January 15, 2024.  Born in Sandwich, IL, raised in Ottawa, IL, married and lived in Palos Park for 35 years and most recently, Lockport, IL.  Les graduated from Western Illinois University and worked in telecommunication sales most of his career.

He enjoyed his weekly tennis matches, rounds of golf, cycling and hiking in the warmer months and snowshoeing in the winter.  He spent many years researching his genealogy, traveling the country and abroad, and homebrewing craft beers.  Les was happiest spending time in nature and with his family, especially his two favorite grandchildren.

Survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Barb Whiteaker; loving daughter, Julie Hunnewell; loving grandchildren, Jack and Emmie Hunnewell; siblings, Larry and Al Whiteaker; many cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lightways Hospice ( DONATE ) or St. Dennis Church in Les' name would be greatly appreciated.

Per Les' wishes, cremation rites were respectfully addressed and inurnment will take place at Oakwood Memorial Cemetery in Ottawa, IL at a later date.

Visitation Monday January 22, 2024 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport.  Family and friends to meet directly at St. Dennis Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.  For Info: (815) 838-5010 or www.oneilfuneralhome.com