Spencer Leak Jr., vice president of historic Chicago funeral home Leak & Sons, dies at 56
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Audrey Pachuta
Tries hard. Doesn't quite make it out of the oven in one piece.
Summary
Spencer Leak Jr., vice president of the historic Chicago funeral home Leak & Sons, has died at age 56. He helped lead the family business for over 45 years, which was founded by his grandfather in 1933 and has served notable figures including Sam Cooke and Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., as well as police officers and homicide victims.
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· 1 pulledWe are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support we have received, which bring us great comfort
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