Francis Joseph Pelenis Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on April 26, 2026, at the age of 71, Francis Joseph Pelenis (Wheaton, Illinois) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Francis Joseph Pelenis to pay them a last tribute.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Francis is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Francis' spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Pelenis and Eugenia Pelenis. He is survived by: his wife Lori; his children, Christopher (Taylor) and Katelyn; and his grandson Lincoln (family: Tami, Richard Peters).

In honor of Frank's memory, the family has requested donations to the National Prion Disease Surveillance Center at https://case.edu.