Leo Saathoff

December 1, 1928 - January 21, 2022

December 1, 1928 – January 21, 2022 BOURBONNAIS - Leo Saathoff 93 of Bourbonnais passed away Friday, January 21 at his home. He was born December 1, 1928, in Danforth, IL to John and Leona (Brockman) Saathoff. He married Bunita (Bunny) Petro on July 14, 1956, at The First United Methodist Church in Momence, IL. Leo was the owner of Saathoff Masonry working as a masonry contractor for 50 years throughout the local area. He was a proud veteran having served in the Korean War, conflicts included Porkchop Hill, The Punch Bowl, and Heart Break Ridge, receiving a Purple Heart with two Clusters. He was a member of Asbury Methodist Church. When Leo and Bunny weren’t on the golf course, they were playing cards, traveling, or in earlier years dancing. He loved to spoil his two grandchildren. Surviving are his wife of 65 years Bunny Saathoff of Bourbonnais; one son Scott (Connie) Saathoff of Morton, IL; and two grandchildren, Kelsey Saathoff of Grants Pass, OR, and Ian Saathoff of Peoria, IL. Preceding Leo in death are his parents; 5 brothers Edward, Elmer, Herman, Alvin, and Melvin; and 6 sisters Bertha Henrichs, Helen Kuhlman, Agnes Gresen, Eloise Brinkman, Barbara Miller, and Ruth Ann (infant Death). Cremation rites were accorded. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Asbury Methodist Church in Kankakee, IL. Paster Scott Henley will officiate. Memorials may be made to Asbury Methodist Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing guidelines.