Richard Lee Tanis Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Richard Lee Tanis (Beecher, Illinois), born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, who passed away on September 16, 2020, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Tanis and Jessie Tanis; his wife Roxanna Stath; his son Mark Tsilis; and his siblings, Betty, Mary, Charles Jr., Gloria, Thomas and Norma.
He is survived by: his children, Gust Tsilis (Pattrujar), Bruce Tsilis, Clay Tanis (Julie) of Crete, IL, Tracy O'Malley (Brian) of Prophetstown, IL, Thais Hill (Michael) of St. Joseph, MI, Jessie Tanis of Park Forest, IL and Ariana (Wilson Larrarte) of St. John, IN; and his daughter-in-law Kathy Miller (Gary) of Sparta, WI.. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John's Faith Church of Matteson, or Glenwood Academy in Glenwood, IL .
