Leo George Whitten

Leo George Whitten, 91 of Bradley, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. He was employed at Armstrong Flooring for 38 years and worked part time at BBCHS in his retirement years. Leo was a Bourbonnais Township Clerk & Trustee, a member of the Kankakee County Board, member of the Bradley American Legion and Bradley Lions. Leo graduated from BBCHS in 1952 and was drafted into the Army in 1953, where he was sent to Korea. He was a loyal fan of BBCHS basketball and football for over 50 years and was inducted into the BBCHS Athletic Hall of Fame for his commitment to the school. Leo loved his family and everyone he met; he never met a stranger. Leo and his best friend, Jim Hamilton still kept in touch through the years, they had a friendship that dated back to grade school. He is survived by his wife Gloria of 54 years; son, Ray (Janice) Whitten; daughter, Kristi (Danny) Colbert; six grandchildren, Samantha (Jason), Tasha (David), Jenny (Brian), Cassandra (Blake), Nathaniel & Nic (Mallory); five great children, Lucas, Nettie, Hal, Henry & Lylah. Visitation will be from held from 9:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Jensen Funeral Home. Followed by an internment at Kankakee Memorial Gardens. Don’t Worry Be Happy.