Frank Lee Tomazic 72, of Sparta, formerly of Taylorville, IL died at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 204 at Sparta Hospital after a long battle with cancer, with his niece, Tammy Roberts and nephew, Richard Brewer at his side.
Frank was born on January 14, 1942 to Steve and Zelma (Tippet) Tomazic. He married Marylou Prasun on October, 5, 1962 in Kincaid and moved to Taylorville where they lived for many years, and then moved to Sparta, she preceded him in death. He was a coal miner for 32 years starting at Peabody #10 and after it shut down continued at the Marissa mine until he retired. Frank enjoyed working in his yard, gardening and spending time with his friend at Hardees and McDonalds.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, Steve Jr.; 1 sister, Alice Howard; his 2 wives and his nephew, Billy Hughes. He is survived by his brother, John Tomazic (Kathryn); sister, Alice Hughes (Bill); nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and cousins and friends and a special friends Darlene Finley. At Franks request he was cremated and a Memorial Service will be Tuesday, April 29th  at The Presbyterian church in Tilden with Rev. Dennis Hamilton officiating from 5 to 7 p.m. and there will b a Grave Side Service at the Glen Haven Memorial Gardens in Taylorville April 30th at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be given to the Health and Wellness foundation of Sparta Community Hospital, 818 E. Broadway, Sparta, IL 62286 to benefit the Nursing Services and will be accepted at the church.  

Arrangements by Sutton Memorial Home, Taylorville, Illinois.

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