Batiste John Regis, 94, of Christopher, IL passed away November 19, 2016 at his home.
He was born March 28, 1922 in Marseilles, IL, the son of Joseph Regis and Rosa (Edile) Regis.
John was a graduate of Royalton High School.
John married Pauline (Varga) Regis on November 15, 1947 and she survives of Christopher.
He is survived by his daughters Paula Ann and Ron Ryan, of Mt. Olive, IL, Janet Regis and Kerry Sprimont, of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren Kristin Edile and Carl Crawford, of Austin, TX, Eric John and Nicky Ryan, of Elburn, IL and Megan Anne Regis Sprimont, of St. Louis, MO; great-grandchildren Catherine, Corinna, Alyssa, Ethan, Addison, Krysten, Julia and Jerry. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Catherine Rowland and two brothers August “Beb” Region and Marion “Mio” Regis.
John was a retired supervisor for CIPS. he was a former mayor of Christopher. He was a member of the IBEW, Christopher Lions Club, Christopher Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. He was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, in Christopher.
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