Obituaries
Leonard “Len” R. Ficht
April 12, 1944 - October 8, 2018
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VISITATION
October 11, 2018 | 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
405 E. Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 - October 12, 2018 | 10:30 A.M.
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St. Patrick Downtown Catholic Church
400 Cedar Street
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 -
Burial Location
Private
Leonard “Len” R. Ficht age 74 of St. Charles passed away unexpectedly October 8, 2018. He was born to Leonard and Hildegard Ficht in Chicago, Illinois. He was a 32 year veteran of the Chicago Police Department. Len coached football and basketball and was a Lifetime Cardinals Fan. “PaPa” as his grandchildren called him was the biggest supporter/fan of his grandkids and their sports, and never missed a game.
He is survived by his loving wife Catherine, proud father of his sons Leonard (Mary Beth) Ficht, Eric (Lori) Ficht, daughters Rachel (Jason) Warden, Joanna Ficht, six grandchildren, Koleman Ficht, Brendan Ficht, Gracie Ficht, Will Ficht, Allison Warden and Brody Warden, and his sister Janice (Michael) Hourihane.
Visitation will be 4-8:00 P.M. Thursday, October 11th at Yurs Funeral Home 405 E. Main St. St. Charles, IL 60174. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 A.M. Friday, October 12th at St. Patrick Catholic Church 400 Cedar St. St. Charles, IL 60174. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation.
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Eva and Robert Benson and Family from Chicago, IL
"Our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathy to the entire Ficht family. He will be greatly missed. May GOD watch over you and offer comfort in this difficult time."
Ed Panko from Morton Grove, IL
"My condolences to you and your family."
John Chojnacki from Chicago,, IL
"My deepest condolences to the Ficht family. It was my distinct pleasure to have worked with Len at Area 4, he a good man and a true gentleman. In life, he was definitely one of the "good guys". He will be missed. My prayers are with you."
Theodora Vosnos from Chicago, IL
"To Cathy and the entire Ficht Family, My most heartfelt condolences. --May His Memory Be Eternal--"
Shelley & Marty Carey from Carmel, IN
"Lenny will be missed for the love and positive energy he brought into the world. His love for his family was unwavering. We send our love during this most painful time. Hold fast to the love you share, the memories you treasure and the belief that one day you will reunite."
Dave and Annie Benz from Chicago , IL
"We are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time."
Albert P Raya from Chicago, IL
"During your difficult time. Raya family express our special prayer and sympathy for your loss."
The Heidersbach Family from Chicago, IL
"We are so sorry to hear of Len's passing. Our hope is that your cherished memories of him will comfort you and help to see you through this sad time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers."
Jeanette and Jeff Ropers from Charlotte, NC
"Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to the Ficht family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you during this difficult time."
Mike DeVito from Sycamore, IL
"I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Fichts passing. He was by far one of the nicest men I have ever known. I had the utmost respect for him. God bless him and your family. Love, The DeVito Family"