Craig E. Frantz

Craig Evans Frantz, age 63 of Mattoon, IL passed away Friday, August 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon, IL. A funeral service in Craig’s honor will be held at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Church Parish Center, 300 N. 20th Street, Mattoon, IL 61938. A committal service will immediately follow at Calvary Cemetery in Mattoon, IL. The visitation will be held the same day from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the Immaculate Conception Church Parish Center. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of services. Craig was born on January 3, 1960, to the late Harold E. and late Beverly A. (McGee) Frantz. He married Julie A. Laue on December 13, 2002, in Mattoon, IL; she survives and resides in Mattoon, IL. He is also survived by five children: Natasha L. Grayson and husband Dennis of Mattoon, IL, Joshua W. Stephens and wife Lisa of Decatur, IL, Zachary E. Frantz and wife Tayli of Mattoon, IL, Austin T. Frantz and wife Olga of West Lafayette, IN, Andrew J. Stephens and wife Kara of Mattoon, IL; two sisters, Cheryl J. Marlatt and husband William of Villa Grove, IL, Christine M. Massey and husband Terry of Decatur, IL; and nine grandchildren: Ryleigh, Van, Cale, Hayden, Fiodar, Lexi, Rowan, Jett and Jack. He was preceded in death by one sister, Colleen L. Moore. Craig was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mattoon, IL. In 2020 he retired from LSC Communications (RR Donnelley) in Mattoon, IL where he ended his 39-year career as Human Resource Specialist and Human Resource Manager. For many years he donated countless hours as a Merit Badge Counselor, Asst. Scoutmaster and Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 57. He also did volunteer work for the United Way and Red Cross Blood Drive of Mattoon, IL. An avid and lifelong sports fan, Craig loved the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, and the Fighting Illini. He enjoyed traveling and fully embraced all moments spent with his family. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Craig will be dearly missed but the loving memories will be forever treasured. Memorials in his honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or Boy Scout Troop 57, P. O. Box 923, Mattoon, IL 61938. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with the family.

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Craig E. Frantz

January 3, 1960 - August 18, 2023