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Nathaniel Leighton Obituary
Born: June 14, 1950
Died: March 17, 2022
Nathaniel (Nat) Leighton Jr. of Crystal Lake, IL died March 17, 2022 with his family by his side.
Nat married his high school sweetheart, Ellen Madden, March 6, 1971. He is loving father to Erin (Mike) Fisher, Megan (Peter) Sheridan and Kate Leighton. He was the proud grandfather of Jessica (Josh) Elliott, and great-grandfather (Paca Nat) of Alice Elliott. Nat was the 4th of 8 children and is proceeded in death by his father, Nathaniel Leighton, Sr.; mother Sally McGrath Leighton; stepmother Vera (Dookie) Leighton and brother William (Bill) Leighton. Nat was a charismatic salesman, who always had a joke ready for his customers. He loved to travel, was an avid reader, fisherman, and lifelong Bears fan.
A Celebration of Life will occur on June 11, 2022, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at the Springbrook Nature Center sheltered pavilion, 130 Forest Ave., Itasca, IL 60143. Wearing of tie-dye or Hawaiian print shirts encouraged.
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Mary Spencer
September 1, 2022
Sincere condolences to Ellen and to the family. I used to be married to Nat's friend Vince Miller, and back in the 70's and later in Crystal Lake we used to get together and do things like a BBQ, charades, etc. It was years ago, but I'm sorry to hear of Nat's passing and send my sympathy to Ellen. Sincerely, Mary Spencer
Denys Leighton
July 18, 2022
Cousin Nat and I shared a birthday. Hadn't met in 4 or 5 years. He was definitely a charismatic Leighton and his great sense of humor was like his dad's, if a lil' spicier in content. Will miss having a laugh with him. Condolences to his loved ones and friends.
rod ayers
May 29, 2022
My condolences to the family. Nat was a classmate of mine @ SVHS
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