Michael "Mike" Galayda

Michael "Mike" Galayda, 96, of West Frankfort passed away Monday morning, January 29, 2018.
He was born in Buckner, IL on September 19, 1921, the son of Stephen & Anna Galayda.
He was retired as a meat inspector with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He was a Veteran serving in the Coast Guard.
Mr. Galayda is survived by his:
Wife: Joann Galayda of West Frankfort
5 Daughters:
Diane (Walt) Arms
Karen (Bob) Hines
Earla Stuthers
Janet Leach
Carol (Denny) Bush

Granddaughter: Joann Galayda
Several Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, Nieces & Nephews
2 Brothers:
Eli (Rose) Galayda
Steve Galayda
1 Sister: Elizabeth Adkins
Mr. Galayda was preceded in death by his Parents, by his 1st Wife-Susie Galayda, 2 Sons-Michael & Mike, by an infant Daughter, by a Grandson-Michael, by a Brother-Charlie and 3 Sisters: Estelle, Mary & Helen.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 1st at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Denny Bush officiating. Burial with Military Rites conducted by the Benton American Legion & VFW Posts and the National Guard Honor Squad will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be after 11:00 A.M. on Thursday at the funeral home.
 

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