LaJean Ruth Gatschenberger Obituary
We announce the death of LaJean Ruth Gatschenberger of Springfield, Illinois, who passed away on July 13, 2026, at the age of 80. LaJean will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of LaJean Ruth Gatschenberger to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Gatschenberger and Arlene Gatschenberger (Ruser); her daughter Josephine Green; and her grandson Austin Green. She is survived by: her children, Arlene Ligori, Gina Missel and Tony Joe Ligori; her grandchildren, Tristan Green, Preston Green, Anthony Craig Missel, Jenna Missel, Arley Ligori, Aelynn Ligori and Andi Ligori; and her siblings, Joyce Walters, Leann Flesch, Chuck Gatschenberger and Meta Gatschenberger. She is also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name "LaJean Gatschenberger" to: American Stroke Association at https://www.stroke.org. or Sacred Heart Church (St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish), Springfield, IL.
