Obituary of Raul A. Ledesma

Raul A. Ledesma, 86, of Grayslake, Korean War Army Veteran, passed away June 9, 2018.  Raul was born in Rondout, IL and had remained a life long Lake County resident.  He was an avid coin and token collector and was a member of the Mundelein Coin Club.

He will be remembered as a kind and considerate man, extremely loyal to his family and friends and for his ability at telling bad jokes.

Raul is survived by his beloved wife Kathleen (nee White) of 38 years of marriage; his loving children Scott Ledesma, Andrea (Rick) Bond and Louis Knowles; he was the proud grandfather of 4 and great-grandfather of 3; he was the dearest brother of Mary Hanna, Ann Bedford, Arthur Ledesma and Richard (Dory) Ledesma; and the dear uncle of many.

Funeral Mass will be 10AM Friday June 15 at St. Gilbert Catholic Church, 301 E. Belvidere Rd., Grayslake with Military Honors following the Mass.  His family will receive friends at the church from 9:30 until time of Mass.  If desired, memorial donations made to JourneyCare Hospice, 2050 Claire Ct., Glenview, IL 60025, would be greatly appreciated.  Arrangements by McMurrough Chapel, Libertyville, 847-362-2626.  Please sign guestbook at libertyvillefuneralhome.com