Leslie R. Barnes, 74, of Huntley, passed away on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield following a short illness.
Leslie was born August 6, 1937 in Michigan, the son of Curtis Edward and Bengta (Antonsen) Barnes.? He served his country in the United States Navy and then the Marines.? He met his wife, Carol E. McCaffrey when he was stationed at the Great Lakes Naval Base, they were united in marriage on June 28, 1958 in Glenview.? The couple made their home in Glenview, Palatine, Crystal Lake and more recently, Huntley.? He had owned and operated C-Less Grinding & Mfg. located in Lake In The Hills, retiring at the age of 70.? When his children were young, he enjoyed coaching his sons baseball teams, he enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, photography and had a great passion for cooking.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Carol of Huntley, his children, Diane (Scott) Glait of Buffalo Grove, Susan (George) Stephen of Anna Marie, Florida, Bob (Laura) Barnes of Crystal Lake, Ed (Michele) Barnes of Wilton, Connecticut & Katie Barnes of Bartlett, 15 grandchildren; Sarah, Megan, Nicole, Elizabeth, Anne, Christopher, Benjamin, Kathryn, Emily, Michael, Rachel, Hannah, Will, Cole & Jacquelyn & 5 great-grandchildren.? He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Alver & Toby.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5th at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley and from 9:00 a.m. until the time of mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley.? Burial will be in Windridge Cemetery, Cary.? In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.?
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Our deepest condolences in this time; our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family.
The employees of Engis Corporation send our heart felt condolences to the Barnes family in their sad loss. Les had been a long time supplier and friend of Engis Corporation.
My deepest sympathy for your loss!