Roxanna (Stath) Tanis

Roxanna (Stath) Tanis, 75, Matteson, IL died August 23, 2013. Roxanna was born October 9, 1937 in Chicago, IL to William and Ruth Stath. Survived by husband Richard Tanis, three sons; Gust (Pattrujar) of L.A.,CA, Bruce Tsiils of Lacrosse, WI, Clay (Julie) Tanis of Crete, IL; four daughters Tracy (Brian) O’Malley of Prophetstown,IL, Thais (Micheal) Hill of St. Joseph, MI, Jessie and Ariana (Wilson Larrarte) Tanis of Park Forest; daughter-in-law Kathy Miller of Sparta, WI. Also surviving are sixteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; sisters Olga Casey of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Donna (Joseph) Roman of South Bend, IN. Son, Mark Tsilis and brothers James and Leon Stath preceded her in death. She was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, and grandmother who loved telling stories and spending time with people. Service will be on Saturday, August 31, at St. John’s Faith Church 21302 Maple St. Matteson, IL. Visitation is from noon until 2:00. Service to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John’s Church or the Glenwood School for Boys and Girls.