John R. Varnak's obituary , Passed away on July 29, 2025 in Lansing, Illinois

John R. Varnak

September 28, 1955 - July 29, 2025 (69 years old)

Lansing, Illinois

John R. Varnak's obituary , Passed away on July 29, 2025 in Lansing, Illinois

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Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home

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John R. Varnak

September 28, 1955 - July 29, 2025 (69 years old)

Lansing, Illinois

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John R. Varnak Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John R. Varnak of Lansing, Illinois, who passed away on July 29, 2025, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John R. Varnak to show support.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Varnak and Catherine Varnak. He is survived by: his wife Toni Altier; his children, Kelly Schmit (Jeff) and Johnny Varnak (Julie); his stepchildren, Dawn Pozen (Mathew), David Altier (Marta) and Dan Altier (Kim); and his sisters, Laura Rodriguez, Denise Kowalczyk and Sharon Crismon.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in John's memory to http://www.colorectalcancer.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Home



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