Melvin Garniss

MELVIN GARNISS, 74, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:56 am, Saturday, October 27, 2018 at his residence.

He was born to the late Melvin Eggley and Agnes (nee Hamilton) Garniss on June 14, 1944 in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

He married Ruth Kopp on March 2, 1974 in Chester, Illinois; she survives.

Melvin worked as a Security Therapy Aide at Chester Mental Health Center for 27 years.

Melvin enjoyed fishing and building model airplanes.

Survivors:
Wife: Ruth Garniss Chester, IL

3 Children: Raymond (Wendy) Garniss          Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Brian (Erica) Garniss                  Defiance, MO
Mark (Rachel) Garniss                Chester, IL

1 Sister: Lori Wieringen                                Alpine, MI

2 Brothers: John Garniss Sault                      Ste. Marie, MI
Russell (Sandy) Garniss              Green Bay, WI

3 Grandchildren: Ben Grah, Gage Garniss and Kayla Garniss

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents and 1 Daughter – Angela Etta Garniss

Funeral Service : 11:00 am, Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: Rev. Dennis Scoville

Interment : Paradise Cemetery
Steeleville, Illinois

Visitation: Tuesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials : Chester Senior Center
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