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Ernest J. Grabowski

February 10, 1930 — October 31, 2024

Fisher, IL

Ernest J. Grabowski

Ernest J. Grabowski, 94, of Fisher passed away on the morning of Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at home.

He was born Feb. 10, 1930, in Chicago, a son of Ernest S. and June L. (Rorabaugh) Grabowski. He married Doris Damewood on Dec. 29, 1955, in Monmouth. She survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Vada (Terry) Jenkins of Fisher and Brenda (Jeff) Reinhold of Champaign; four grandchildren, Jennifer, William, Sara and Megan; and a great-grandson, R.J.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; a sister; and one grandson, J.D. Stone.

He entered the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 20 years. He worked civil service at Chanute Air Force Base as a mechanic and instructor until the base closed in 1993. He enjoyed watching westerns, working on cars, reading and watching football. He loved spending time with family.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Lux Memorial Chapel, 1551 E. Grove, Rantoul.

A second visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at McGuire and Davies Funeral Home, 1007 N. G St., Monmouth. Burial will follow at noon, in Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery, Monmouth.

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Past Services

Visitation

Sunday, November 3, 2024

2:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)

Lux Memorial Chapel, Rantoul

1551 East Grove Avenue, Rantoul, IL 61866

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Visitation

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

10:00 - 11:30 am (Central time)

McGuire and Davies Funeral Home

1007 North G Street, Monmouth, IL 61462

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Graveside Service

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery

1007 North G Street, Monmouth, IL 61462

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