Frances Garecht's Obituary
Frances J. Garecht, 75, of Champaign formerly of Decatur passed away at 3:19 pm on Thursday June 2, 2011 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Frances was born on September 2, 1935 in Decatur the daughter of Stanley S. and Emma R. Kullik Larus. She worked as an Assembler at Borg-Warner and worked in Social Services for many years. She was a life long Catholic and served Perpetual Adoration at St. Mary’s for many years. She loved rummage sales, crafting, flowers and collecting many things. She could do anything and was a very colorful and extraordinary person.
Surviving are her children, Stacey Garecht Lisbeth Weber of Bradenton,
FL; Resa Benz-Spiker David of Decatur; Reggie Davis John Sauter of
Decatur; daughter-in-law Angela Davis of Champaign; grandchildren, Casey Kosek Brittany, Kevin Kosek Tiffany Giles, Kristina Rosati Brad King, Mercedes Benz; Bernadette Benz, Bernard Benz III, all of Decatur; Larry Davis, Natasia Schaffer, and Karishna Schaffer all of Champaign; many great-grandchildren and ex-spouse Billy Bob Davis of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Kurt Davis and Stephen Michael Davis, one brother, Stanley M. Larus, and ex-spouse, Edward Garecht.
Honoring Frances request no public services will be held. Memorials are suggested to God’s Shelter of Love or Old Kings Orchard Community Center.
The family of Frances J. Garecht is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com
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