Craig Alan LeVeque, age 55, of Schererville, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Craig graduated from Southeast High School in Springfield, IL and received his Associates Degree from Lincoln Land Community College. He was an employee of Welsh Co. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of American Legion in Springfield. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eudell LeVeque and Donna Brust and brother, Kevin LeVeque. He is survived by his wife, Karen E. Jack LeVeque; children, Tiffany (John) Pappas, Joshua (Heather) LeVeque both of Springfield, Ryan LeVeque, Matthew LeVeque and Bradley LeVeque all of Schererville; brothers, Todd (Michelle) LeVeque of Ohio and James Bauer of Springfield; Step-mother, Dorothy LeVeque of Springfield, 3 grandchildren, Mikos, Myles and Benjamin and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Staab Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Staab Funeral Home with Andrew Fitzgibbon officiating. Burial will be in Camp Butler National Cemetery where military honors will be conducted. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
Time: 11:00 am
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Springfield
1109 South Fifth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
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Sherman, IL 62684
Sharon Curtis posted on 1/9/12
Dear Karen, You have my deepest sympathies. I am a cousin of Craig's on the Vost side of his family, his grandmother Venus June, was my aunt. Craig and Todd were two younger cousins who we played with at elementary school age. Later, we only saw each other at weddings and funerals. My younger brother, Scott, kept in touch a bit more since he was closer in age, and they were 'guys.' As I said, I did not keep in touch with Craig but I did think of he and Todd often, especially when going through family photos, reminiscing about Christmas Eve family gatherings. Craig was much too young to leave his family and I know you and your children will miss him so much. I am praying for you all to have comfort from friends and family and peace as time begins to replace some of your pain with the joyful memories. It was heartwarming to see the video at the funeral home. Craig was always smiling. What a wonderful life you must have had together. It was easy to see how much he loved his family and friends. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers. Fondly, Sharon (Vost) Curtis