Ronald M. Botwinski Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ronald M. Botwinski of Herrin, Illinois, born in Chicago, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ronald left this world on July 20, 2024 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ronald M. Botwinski to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Anthony Botwinski and Rose T. Botwinski (Grossmann); his sister Donaka Knowles; and his grandson Benjamin Gelsthorpe. He is survived by: his wife Glenda Margraves; his children, Chris Botwinski, Carol O'Brien of Arlington Heights, IL, Becky, Jim Wolf of Rochester, IL, Tammy, John Marcinkowski of Southport, NC, Sonnie Botwinski, Heather Moore of Champaign, IL, Ronda and Mark Gelsthorpe of Ballwin, MO; his grandchildren, Colin Botwinski, Zachary Wolf (Naomi), Jordan Wolf (Anna), Olivia Wolf, Steven Marcinkowski, Elizabeth Marcinkowski (Kyle) and Jackson Gelsthorpe; his great grandchildren, Sawyer, Addison, Parker and Max Wolf; and his caregiver Helen Sanchez. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and their children.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 204 Halfway Road, Marion, IL 62959 or to American Red Cross, South Central Illinois Chapter, 769 South Durkin Drive, Springfield, IL 62704; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Or, for those who are able, please consider donating a pint of blood.
