Obituary
WASHINGTON-Craig S. Gonia, 46, of Washington, IL died at 9:11 AM Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Born on May 3, 1967 in Milwaukee, WI to Dennis R. and Ruthann Cichucki Gonia, he married his long time companion Rebecca Norris on July 21, 2010 in Indianapolis, IN; she survives.
Also surviving are 3 children, Zoe McIntosh, Aidan McIntosh, and Ella Gonia; his mother, Ruthann Gonia; and 2 brothers, Scott (Linda) Gonia and Timothy Gonia, all of Washington; and many other extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.
Craig was a business analyst for State Farm Insurance. Born in Wisconsin, he was a lifelong fan of the Packers and everything else associated with Wisconsin. Craig was a member of St. Patrick Church in Washington and the Knights of Columbus Father John Menco Council #6707 in Washington. He was also a long time member of N.A. and A.A.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 AM Monday, February 24, 2014 at St. Patrick Church in Washington. Father Steve Willard will officiate. Visitation will be from 2-5 PM Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington. Private burial will be in Glendale Cemetery in Washington.
Memorials may be made to the Craig Gonia Family Benefit Fund c/o South Side Bank in Washington.
Craig's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com where condolences may also be sent to the family.
Cemetery Details
Glendale Cemetery
600 Oakwood Ln
Washington, IL, 61571
Visitation
FEB 23. 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington
2075 Washington Road
Washington, IL, US, 61571
Service
FEB 24. 10:00 AM
St. Patrick Catholic Church
705 E. Jefferson Street
Washington, IL, US