Francis Stanis Sr.

FRANCIS 'FRANK' M. STANIS SR., 96 ROCKFORD - Francis "Frank" M. Stanis Sr., 96, of Rockford died Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Born June 15, 1915, in Astoria, N.Y., son of Michael and Anna (Majeska) Stanis. Graduated from Regis High School in New York City and from Manhattan College, where he was a member of the Beta Sigma Fraternity. Served as a Major in the U.S. Air Force. Married Anne L. Loofbourrow on Sept. 9, 1944, in Centralia, Wash. Retired from Warner Lambert after 43 years. Member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Management Club at Warner Lambert and Boy Scouts. Frank enjoyed gardening, playing bridge and was an avid golfer. Survivors include wife, Anne; daughters, Marianne C. (Mike Baur) Stanis of West Chicago and Elizabeth J. (Patrick) Timm of Baltimore; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth A. Stanis of Louisville, Ky.; grandchildren, Todd J. (Andrea) Stanis, Katy (Brad) Leftin, Kelly (Bryan) Diaz, Matthew (Alison) Timm, Andrew (Sara) Timm, Sarah (Brett) Henry and Patrick (Maureen Moen) Baur; great-grandchildren, Kyndal, Adlyn, Hadley, Gracie, McKayla, James and Grady; sister-in-law, Jean Stanis; niece, Nancy Stanis; and nephew, Daniel Stanis. Predeceased by son, F. Michael Stanis Jr.; one sister; and two brothers. Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, in Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Rd., with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., Loves Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to VNA Hospice or Provena Saint Anne Center. For more information, visit delehantyfh.com.