Elmer Leonard Both Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 9, 2020, at the age of 88, Elmer Leonard Both Jr. of Marseilles, Illinois, born in Ottawa, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Leonard Sr. and Marietta Both (Sharp); his wife Barbara Ann McCoy; his sister Dolores Belletini; and his siblings-in-law, Jack Belletini, Sharon Both and Lorraine Both.
He is survived by: his close friend Patsy Brzeczowski; his children, Beverly Reiland (Brett Netzel) of Brookfield, WI, Leonard Both (Kimberli) of Marseilles and David Both (Tricia) of Marseilles; his grandchildren, Jason Towne (Kelly) of Townsend, WI, Tracy Towne of Milwaukee, WI, Chad Both (Sarah) of Verona, Christen Snodgrass (Colt) of Minooka, Justin Both (Brittney) of Mt. Vernon, IA and Jessica Bochniak (Tony) of Marseilles; and his siblings, Norman of Marseilles, Louis of Darien and Ruth Capsel (Lorrin) of Seneca. He is also survived by fourteen great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church in Marseilles or the Ottawa VFW Post # 2470.
