Monika Korallus, age 81, passed away on February 5, 2026. Loving mother of Richard (Melissa), Mark (Ann), Thomas (Stephanie), and Timothy (Heather); Beloved grandmother of Audrey, Jeremy, Mary, Ryan, Andrew, Matthew, Caitlyn, and Christian; Cherished sister of Claudia (late Ingemar) Andersson and Robert (Wendie) Spintzyk; Dear aunt, cousin, and friend of many; Best friend of Renzo. Monika was preceded in death by her parents, Nikodem and Theodora Spintzyk.
Visitation for Monika will be from 3-8 PM on Monday, February 16, at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln Ave, Lisle, IL 60532. Wake will take place at 10 AM on Tuesday, February 17, at The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 7800 S McCarthy Rd, Palos Heights, IL 60463, where a Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM. Interment to take place at Bethania Cemetery in Justice, IL.
“Getting old is not for sissies.”
In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge located here -- https://www.turpentinecreek.org/support/#donate
