Michael J. Ganster Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 3, 2025 in Lockport, Illinois

Michael J. Ganster Sr.

July 18, 1936 - July 3, 2025 (88 years old)

Lockport, Illinois

Michael J. Ganster Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on July 3, 2025 in Lockport, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory

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Michael J. Ganster Sr.

July 18, 1936 - July 3, 2025 (88 years old)

Lockport, Illinois

Michael J. Ganster Sr. Obituary

The world bids farewell to Michael J. Ganster Sr. of Lockport, Illinois, departing on July 3, 2025 at the age of 88. Michael leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael J. Ganster Sr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis E. Ganster and Anna Ganster (Novak); his wife Diana; and his siblings, Irene Fitzgerald (late Harold), Eleanore Kucer (late Frank), Ann Marie Watling (late Wilfred), Mary Hornbuckle (late Robert), Frank Ganster (late Stella) and James Ganster (Lillian).

He is survived by: his children, Patrick (Linda) of Pearland, TX, Susan Tanner (Joe) of Arden, NC, Michael Jr. (Linda) of Cassville, WI, Christopher of Braidwood, IL, Gary of Houston, TX and Shelley Finke (Doug) of Louisville, KY.; his sister Marguerite Seil of Scottsdale, AZ; his grandchildren, Daniel Monshau, Alexandra Davis, Michael James Ganster, Gianna Wruk, Allyson Ganster, Douglas Ganster and Gina Ganster; and his great grandchildren, Andrew Monshau, Anya McKinnon and Michael J. Ganster III.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lightways Hospice (https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io) or the Alzheimer's Research Foundation are appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory



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