Leslie Greenfield Obituary (1932 - 2024)

Leslie L. “Les” Greenfield 91, of Long Creek, IL passed away on Saturday March16, 2024, in Carle Hospital, Urbana, IL. A graveside service to honor Les’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Point Pleasant Cemetery, Long Creek, with military honors provided by the Macon County Honor Guard. Calvert & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion is assisting the family with services. Memorials may be made to Long Creek United Methodist Church or the Macon County Honor Guard. Messages of condolence may be shared with the family at Calvertmemorial.com. Les was born August 6, 1932, in Long Creek, IL the son of Harley B. and Olive Eleanor (McCane) Greenfield. He had served in the US Navy and was a Korean War veteran having served on the USS Tweedy. Les married Patricia Ann “Pat” Stukins on May 2, 1959. Les retired from Caterpillar after thirty -five years with the company and also operated his own backhoe service business for many years. He was a member of the American legion Post #105 and a member of the UAW #751. Les served as a trustee on the Long Creek Village Board and later assisted in maintaining the roads in Long Creek for many years. He was truly an animal lover having enjoyed all of his pets. Surviving is his wife Pat of Long Creek; son: Kevin Greenfield (Judy) of Long Creek; daughter: Tammy Greenfield of Mahomet, IL; grandchildren: Emily (Jacob) and Sydney. Les was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister. The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the Doctors and staff of Carle Hospital and to special caregivers: Lisa and Maria for the care and compassion shown to Les and the family.