Everell Bernard "Duke" Lesage

Everell Bernard “Duke” Lesage, 91, of Manteno passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Riverside Medical Center on Friday, March 3, 2017 after complications from heart surgery. Duke was born on March 14, 1925 in Manteno to Edward J. and E. Vena (Smith) Lesage. Duke married Darlene Hendrickson in McAllen Texas on July 21, 1945. Darlene preceded him in his death on August 3, 1990. He married Wanda Owens on October 10, 1991. After serving in the Army US Air Cadet Program, Duke returned to Manteno where he was a grain and hog farmer as well as a rural mail carrier until his retirement. He loved spending time with his family and travelling. In his last years he traveled by following his families’ adventures. He was a dedicated White Sox fan and enjoyed golfing. Duke also loved to dance and always enjoyed a good party. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend and an inspiration to all who knew him. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manteno, the Moose and a lifetime member of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Wanda, three sons and one daughter: Daniel (Alene) Lesage, David Lesage, LuAnne (Randy) Harvell all of Manteno and Darrell (Carol) LeSage of Orange Park, Florida. Duke has 2 stepdaughters, Colleen (Grant) Brady, of Maryville, IL and Susanne (John) Piepenbrink of Manteno. Duke has 7 grandchildren, Ed (Kerry) LeSage, Cheri (Steve) Derrico, all of Manteno; Tracie (Scott) Meyer of Fishers, IN; Eric (Jackie) LeSage of Elmhurst, Kristina (Todd) French of Fleming Island, FL; Josh (Amy) Harvell of Bristol, WI; and Wendy (Mike) Vendel, of Chicago. Duke also has 4 step grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 8 step great grandchildren. Two sister-in-laws, Marcella LeSage and Dorothy Hendrickson both of Manteno, also survive him as well as many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife Darlene, Duke was proceeded in death by his parents, brother A. Vernon LeSage and great granddaughter Riley French. Visitation will be from 4 till 8 pm Friday, March 10 at Brown Funeral Home; funeral services will be Saturday, March 11 at 10:30 am at St Joseph Catholic Church, both on Main Street in Manteno. Rev. Al Heidecke will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Manteno. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the designated charities the families have chosen.