Frances M. Stasukinas

Frances was born July 22, 1936 in Springfield, the daughter of Raymond and Emily Liebert Hussey. She married Joseph "Jerry" Stasukinas on May 18, 1957 in Springfield.

Frances graduated from Lanphier High School in 1954 and attended Springfield Junior College where she studied business. She was the President and Co-founder of Springfield Mechanical Corporation with her husband, Jerry, and served as the bookkeeper and office manager for over 50 years. She was Jerry's lifelong partner in life, family, and business. She was a member of the Illinois Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors Auxiliary and served as their President for two years.

She and Jerry celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary this year. They have spent their winters for the past 25 years in South Padre Island, Texas, where they met and enjoyed numerous lifelong friends from all over the world. She was the world's best grandma and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends more than anything else. She shared a strong and special bond with her grandchildren, sharing spring breaks with them and taking them on vacations. Frances was known for adventurous spirit as she would parasail, go down the biggest water slides, and even conquered one of the largest roller coasters in the world. She loved hosting parties, traveling, gambling with her grandchildren, and was always the life of the party. When she wasn't traveling, she enjoyed spending time at her pool and teaching her grandchildren to swim. She showed everyone how to enjoy life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Jerry Stasukinas Jr. and Andrew Stasukinas; and two brothers, Charles and Norm Hussey.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Stasukinas of Springfield; daughter, Sherrie Stasukinas Smith of Springfield; grandchildren, Justin (wife, Crystal) Smith of O'Fallon, MO, Katie Smith of Fenton, MO, and Brittany Smith of Springfield; brother, Ron (wife, Pat) Hussey; two sisters, Christina (husband, Fred) Burris and Cathy "Crystal" Mullins; sisters-in-law, Dixie Hussey, Gloria Hussey, and Rosalie Beck; brother-in-law, John Stasukinas; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends of the family, Krystie Wilson and Mark and Lisa Grigiski.

Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. Visitation will begin with a prayer service at 4:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at St. Cabrini Catholic Church, 1020 N. Milton Ave., Springfield with Rev. Clint Honkomp, OP, celebrant.

Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Rosalie Beck, her dear friend and sister-in-law will be hosting a Celebration of Life at Gabatoni's. The family of Frances M. Stasukinas would like to thank Dr. Namita Vinayak and her staff, along with the hospice staff at St. John's for the wonderful care provided to Frances and her family during this difficult journey.