John Laurk Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Laurk of Madison, Illinois, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, who passed away on January 9, 2024, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Laurk to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Letitia "Tish" Ann Riggs; his daughter Letitia "Tish" Lockwood; and his parents, Anna Smentkowski (Laurk) and Raymond Smentkowski. He is survived by: his daughters, Cathy Laurk of Granite City, IL and Jill Banta (Timothy) of St. Louis, MO; his sister Catherine Smentkowski of St. Louis, MO; and his grandchildren, Alisha Lockwood, Melissa Lockwood, Lauren Lockwood, John McLaughlin, BreAnna Spink, Raymond Scott, Jarad Bailey and Natalie Banta. He is also survived by sixteen great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Memorial donations may be given to Alzheimer's Association or American Cancer Society.
