Michael “Mike” Galayda, 96, of West Frankfort passed away Monday morning, January 29, 2018.
He was born in Buckner, IL on September 19, 1921, the son of Stephen & Anna Galayda.
He was retired as a meat inspector with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He was a Veteran serving in the Coast Guard.
Mr. Galayda is survived by his, wife Joann Galayda of West Frankfort, five daughters; Diane (Walt) Arms, Karen (Bob) Hines, Earla Stuthers, Janet Leach, and Carol (Denny) Bush and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews
He is also survived by two brothers, Eli (Rose) Galayda and Steve Galayda, and a sister Elizabeth Adkins
Mr. Galayda was preceded in death by his Parents, by his 1st wife, Susie Galayda, two sons, Michael and Mike and by an infant Daughter.
Fuenral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 1st at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Denny Bush officiating. Burial with Military Rites conducted by the Benton American Legion, VFW. and the National Guard Honor Squad, will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 11:00 A.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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