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Franklin O'Leary Obituary
Franklin A. O'Leary, 92 of Chicago April 10, 1931- May 15, 2023. Beloved son of Maurice and Tillie (nee Steinberg) O'Leary; Loving husband of Barbara Bengtsen. "The Voice" of Joliet Radio Station WJOL 40 years, a member of the Joliet Sports Hall of Fame.
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I worked with Frank at WJOL from November 1983 until June of 1985. Not only was he a major on-air talent, he literally was the voice of the Joliet community, and one of the nicest people I ever worked with. I remember so many things about him, including how he knew exactly how to pronounce all of the European ethnic names that I had to pronounce when I read the obituaries on air. He really was one of a kind and I am so grateful and lucky that I knew Frank O´Leary.
John Dempsey
Work
August 16, 2023
Frank was the chief announcer when I was hired as an announcer and disc jockey circa: 1963. The entire area of Joliet, Illinois and surrounding towns loved Frank and his on-air style. My wife, Maxine and I are deeply saddened to learn of his passing. May his memory be only for a blessing.
Jerry Halasz
Work
August 10, 2023
A true legend and the "Voice of Joliet". I was a regular guest on Frank´s call in show back in the mid 1980´s. As nice of a guy off the air as he was on. Frank will be missed by so many who have fond memories of WJOL in its heyday.
Kurt Sangmeister
August 7, 2023
Rest in peace, my friend.
Jim Murphy
August 6, 2023
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