Johnny Pappas – West Frankfort, IL

Johnny Pappas, 76, of West Frankfort, Illinois, passed away Thursday January 4, 2018 in his residence at 10:48a.m.

John was born August 23, 1941 in West Frankfort, Illinois to John and Virginia (Roberts) Pappas. He was long time member of the Moose Club and the Elks Club in West Frankfort. He enjoyed playing golf.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Marla Kay Salinque.

John is survived by his loving wife, Marsha (Cherry) Pappas of West Frankfort; son, Mike (Theresa) Pappas of Salem; daughter, Tara Perjenski of West Frankfort; grandson, Branson Pappas; sisters-in-law: Marlen (Tony) Cattaneo of Herrin; Jan (John) Mills of Zeigler; cousins: Tim (Jeanie) Pappas of St. Louis, MO; Dino (Michelle) Pappas and children Alexa, Andrew, Cynthia and her child, Ava, Pappas; several nieces and nephews; special friends: Dave and Doris Woods, Dean Smith, Warren Wilkerson, Billy Glodich, Rocky and Robin Rice.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00a.m. on Sunday January 7, 2018 at the Union Funeral Home – West Frankfort, Illinois with Mr. Dean Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Tower Heights Cemetery – West Frankfort, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00p.m. on Saturday January 6, 2018 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the funeral home. Read More »

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