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John Ananias Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - John Ananias III, 69, of Springfield died at 3:51 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 2008, at Memorial Medical Center.
He was born Jan. 25, 1939, in Springfield, the son of John Jr. and Anna Kovalic Ananias. His parents and a sister, Dorothy Drew, preceded him in death.
Mr. Ananias retired from the Illinois Department of Corrections. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a 1957 graduate of Lanphier High School.
Surviving are daughter, Cami Ananias of Slidell, La.; two stepchildren, Tracy and Ross Shepard of Springfield; five grandchildren, Joshua Ananias, Cambron Guzouskis, Blaze Guzouskis, Gabriel Guzouskis and Tehya Guzouskis; five stepgrandchildren; a step-great-grandchild; brother, Dave (Karen) Ananias of Florida; sister, Karen (Tom) Dennison of Springfield; several nieces and nephews; and fiancee, JoAnn Lascody of Springfield.
Cremation was accorded by Springfield Crematory, with Ellinger-Kunz & Park Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 530 N. Fifth St., in charge.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2008, in Camp Butler National Cemetery, with the Interveterans Burial Detail of Sangamon County conducting military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Edward Ananias
March 10, 2008
You have my sincere sympathy. As the long lost cousin, I have been out of touch for far too long and have missed a life-time of family experiences. I remember John fondly in my childhood memories as one to look up to and learn from. David, and Karen, you are in my thoughts forever.
Ross Shepard Jr.
March 9, 2008
John,
You had a big enough heart to marry a woman who already had children. I thank you for accepting me as your own, and for being there for the majority of my life. May you be with Grandma in Heaven, and may God's great gift (his Son) allow me to join in the reunion when my journey here on Earth is complete.
Mindy Parnell
March 6, 2008
Cami
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad!! I remember those days that your dad, my dad and Don Lascody would have a get together while you and I went off and did our own things. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always! Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you!!
Sharon (Behl )Crim
March 5, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
John & Sherri Layendecker
March 5, 2008
Dear family of John ,
We knew John from a local establishment in town he was a very nice man . It was a pleasure knowing him .
Richard & Bobbie Meidel
March 5, 2008
To the family of John Ananias we offer you are heartfelt sympathy. I went all through grade school and high school with John. We had the best of times growing up together. Not only did we share so many things but he and I, along with classmate Mick Madison also shared the same birthday. May the risen Christ comfort you during this sad time.
Robbie Woodward
March 5, 2008
To John's family:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. John and I worked together at the Department of Corrections and he could always make me laugh. He definitely was one of a kind.
Joyce Bennett
March 5, 2008
Karen, So sorry to read about the death of your brother. You are in our
prayers. God bless you and your family. Joyce Bennett and Larry
Watkins
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