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Martin Stankus Obituary



Born: March 14, 1940

Died: Oct. 24, 2008

Served in the U.S. Navy



ANTIOCH - Martin F. Stankus, 68, of Antioch, died Oct. 24 at his home. He was born the son of the late Martin and Ellen (Cook) Stankus. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, proudly serving on the USS Kitty Hawk.

Survivors include his daughter, Tammy (Kurt) Jones of Trevor, Wis.; his son, Ted (Kelly) Stankus of Powers Lake, Wis.; his grandchildren, and his siblings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

A memorial celebration of his life will be held from 3 until 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Center Lake Woods Community Center, 271st Ave., in Trevor, Wis. Arrangements were entrusted to the Strang Funeral Home of Antioch. Please sign the guest book at www.strangfh.com Please also sign the guestbook at www.lakecountyjournals.com/obits.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Northwest Herald on Nov. 6, 2008.

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