Decatur, Illinois
Edwin Arthur Karloski
76, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas passed away May 20, 2008 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. He was born June 24, 1931 at Decatur, Illinois the son of Albert and Elsa Dora Hahnfeld Karloski.
He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Edwin was a United States Navy Veteran serving in the Korean War. He was also a former member of the Goshen Volunteer Fire Department. Edwin dedicated most of his free time to the church.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Survivors include his wife of fifty years, Mary Karloski of the home, four daughters,Mary Siena Karloski-Lutz and husband Darren of Owasso, Oklahoma, Ruth Ann Miller and husband James of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Tennie Kay Eilerts and husband Lee of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Jennifer Lynn Karloski with Donnie Hernandez of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; two brothers,
Albert Karloski Jr."Bud" of Decatur, Illinios and Kenneth Karloski of McHenry, Illinios; twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two extended family members Aaron Smiley and wife Lilia and their children, and Arthur Keith and wife Pam and their children, a nephew Darrell Starks.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with the family being present from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 23, 2008 - 2:00 p.m. at the Peace Lutheran Church in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Rev. Stanley Jones officiating. Interment will be at 3:45 p.m. in the Fairview Memorial Gardens at Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com