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Frank V. Urbanski, age 60, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018, at his home.
Frank was born in Pinckneyville, on April 5, 1958, the son of Lucjan and Donuta (Pas) Urbanski. He married Daphne Helm in 1986 in Orchardville. Frank served in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division and was plant manager at Xenia Manufacturing, Inc. for 18 years. He attended St. Stephen Catholic Church and had several pastimes he enjoyed including: gardening, NASCAR racing, motorcycle riding, rock and diamond hunting, playing lottery, and going to auctions and antique swaps.
Frank is survived by his wife: Daphne Urbanski of Xenia; daughter: Desiree (Donnie) Pursley of Wayne City; son: Thadius (Rayden)Urbanski of Keenes; 2 granddaughters: Ayden and Alexandra; and siblings: Susan Moore and Anthony (Lisa) Urbanski all of Woodlawn, Stevie (Deanna) Urbanski of DuBois, and Agnes (Johnny) Skabialka of Centralia. He is also survived by an uncle, aunts, nieces, nephews, father-in-law, and sisters-in-law. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and mother-in-law.
A funeral service will be held 12 Noon Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will be in Powers Cemetery, Xenia, with military honors. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be given to assist the family with expenses.
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Frank. We are sorry for your loss.
Frank always sat a couple pews behind me in church and we had lots of chats together. He was a fine man. May he rest in peace. Dorothy Uebinger
Toby Bullard & Patty Payne
I am pretty sure I had him as a student at Frontier years ago. He was a very nice, friendly man. Very sorry for your loss.
Deepest sympathy and prayers for healing and strength during this sad time, for all families who's life Frank touched especially Daphne and children... Butch & Velma Akes
I only had the pleasure of being around Frank a handful of times (I’d say 10 or so), and every single time I ever was around him he’d ALWAYS shake my hand and say “Hi I’m Frank” and the first maybe 5 times he did this thought “maybe he just forgets who I am" and I'd ask everyone if he forgot that he'd already met me a couple times and they would laugh and tell me he just did that. Finally about the 6th time I was around him when he'd give me the good ole' Hi I'm Frank Handshake as I call it, I would say back "Hi Frank nice to meet you I'm Kiera" and he'd smile and wink at me like I finally caught on to his own personal inside joke. Frank will truly be missed.
As I was filling my hummingbird feeder I had a memory of Frank. We talked about hummingbirds and how to make hummingbird food. Frank always treated me like family. And said we was family, for that I am honored. He had the biggest heart. Always willing to drop what he was doing to help others. He didn't think twice just did it. Frank had his own unique way of doing things and that made him part of who he was. Frank always knew how to put a smile on a person's face. It is a privilege to carry the memories of Frank with me and share. Frank cherished his family. Daphne, Thadius, Desiree and his Granddaughters Ayden and Alexandra. May Cherished Memories bring you moments of Comfort May lasting Peace surround your grieving Heart. This is my prayer for you.
Frank & Bright Funeral Home
and Cremation Services
500 North Main Street
Flora, Illinois 62839
Phone : (618) 662-2141
Fax: (618) 662-4600
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