Leonard “Bud” Carlson, 71, Plainfield School District Employee and Bowling Enthusiast, Passes Away

Leonard “Bud” Carlson, 71, from Joliet, peacefully passed away on December 5, 2024. He was a dedicated employee of Plainfield School District #202 and a beloved member of the Strike N Spare II bowling league in Lockport, where he enjoyed his passion for bowling. Bud, a Cubs fan, cherished witnessing the 2016 World Series win. Preceded in death by his parents and siblings, he is survived by his children, grandchildren, sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. A longtime member of the Joliet Area USBC Association, Bud was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2022. Instead of flowers, memorial donations to the American Cancer Society are welcomed. A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at O'Neil Funeral Home in Lockport. For more information, contact (815) 838-5010 or visit www.oneilfuneralhome.com.

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