Benny Nestroy, 77, of Newark, IL passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Kishwaukee Hospital in DeKalb, IL. He was born May 28, 1946 in Chicago, IL, the son of Ben and Sue (Fako) Nestroy. Ben shared many years with his partner, Sue Parzygnat. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and member of Pure Rod Gun Club for many years. Ben enjoyed living on the farm in Newark. He proudly served in the United States Army as a sharpshooter and was awarded The National Defense Service Medal. Ben was a lifelong member of The Grand Lodge International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
He is survived by his children, Debra Culbertson, Karen (Vince) Merlo, and Michael (Sam) Nestroy; his grandchildren, Kyle Stankowicz, Cody Stankowicz, Santo Merlo, Angelo Merlo, and Abby Nestroy; his sisters, Linda Wyskiel and Lillian Rothfahn; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Sue and his brother, Charles Michalek.
In accordance with Ben’s wishes, there will be no services. Cremation Rites were accorded to Turner-Eighner Funeral Homes. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
3952 Turner Ave.
Plano, IL 60545
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He is survived by his children, Debra Culbertson, Karen (Vince) Merlo, and Michael (Sam) Nestroy; his grandchildren, Kyle Stankowicz, Cody Stankowicz, Santo Merlo, Angelo Merlo, and Abby Nestroy; his sisters, Linda Wyskiel and Lillian Rothfahn; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Sue and his brother, Charles Michalek.
In accordance with Ben’s wishes, there will be no services. Cremation Rites were accorded to Turner-Eighner Funeral Homes. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
3952 Turner Ave.
Plano, IL 60545
630-552-3022
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