Geraldine E. Leskovec
April 23, 1925 - January 13, 2019
Geraldine E. (nee Racas) Leskovec, 93, went home to be with the Lord January 13, 2019 in New Port Richey, FL. She was born in Waukegan, Illinois St. George's Day 1925, Geraldine was educated at St. Bartholomew's School and Waukegan Township High School. During WWII, she worked at Great Lakes Naval Training Center. She married Stanley Joseph Leskovec in 1947 and raised two children, Charles of Miami and Jacqueline of Chicago. Geraldine built an 18 year career at Abbott Laboratories. Upon retirement, the Leskovecs moved to New Port Richey, FL in 1985. In addition to her children, she is survived by her sisters, Bernice Woertz of Antigo, WI, Helen Balen of Wakegan, IL, and Dorothy Brant of Stuart, FL; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Geraldine was predeceased by her parents, Victor and Anna Racas; aunt and uncle, Ursula and John Yuknevicus; husband, Stanley; sisters, Justine (Lutvin) and Anna; brothers, Richard and Anthony. Geraldine was a member of St Thomas Aquinas Parish where she and friends were daily communicants for two decades. A chapel service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2019 at Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville, IL. Arrangements by Burnett-Dane Funeral Home, Libertyville. For info: 847-362-3009 or share a memory at www.burnettdane.com.
Geraldine E. (nee Racas) Leskovec, 93, went home to be with the Lord January 13, 2019 in New Port Richey, FL. She was born in Waukegan, Illinois St. George's Day 1925, Geraldine was educated at St. Bartholomew's School and Waukegan Township... View Obituary & Service Information