Lawrence R. Jany

LAWRENCE R. JANY, 91, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:04 pm, Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Chester, Illinois.

He was born to the late Roman Frank and Stephanie (nee Bert) Jany on September 1, 1928 in Chester, Illinois.

Lawrence married Roberta Pearl Casetta on September 6, 1952 in Chester, Illinois; she preceded in death on November 11, 2017.

He had worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Road District for 33 years.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois and VFW Post #3553 in Chester, Illinois. Lawrence enjoyed hunting and fishing and trading dogs.

Lawrence was a Korean War Army Veteran.

Survivors:

6 Children: Steven (Donna) Jany

Patricia Nehrt

Robert (Mary) Jany

Timothy (Michelle) Jany

Debra Jany (Dennis Guethle)

Teresa (Neil) Miller

7 Siblings: Mildred Gregory

Delbert Jany

Irene Hartman

Melvin (Rose) Jany

Judy (Bernie) Hubert

Lucille Jany

Carolyn Sue (David) Powell

2 Sisters-in-law: Dorothy Jany

Nedra Jany

1 Brother-in-law: William Robb

11 Grandchildren

15 Great Grandchildren

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents, Wife, 5 Brothers – Donald, Andrew, Edward, Herman and George Jany, 2 Sisters – Helen Mennerich and Dorothy Casetta and 2 Grandsons – Joshua Jany & Carl Glasco

Funeral Mass : 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating: Very Reverend Eugene H. Wojcik, V.F.

Interment : St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation: Tuesday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Wednesday – 7:30 am – 10:00 am

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials : St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund