Lillian Minigai Byers

	Lillian Minigai Byers was born February 1, 1926 and passed away November 18, 2003.  She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Eva Minigai.
	Mrs. Byers is survived by her husband of 53 years Richard L. Byers; sisters, Lucille Lazzaretti and husband William and Virginia Prohaska, and many nieces and a nephew.
	She was born in Chicago and graduated from Lindbloom High School.  Lillian and Richard then moved to Pinckneyville where they owned and operated Byers Electric and Supply Company until retirement.  Starting in 1984, they spent most of their time and winters in Tucson, Arizona.  Lillian was much loved and will be sorely missed by her family and many friends.  
	Visitation was held Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. at Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth.  
	Chapel Prayer was at 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, followed by Mass at St. Alexander Church 7025 W. 126 Street in Palos Heights.
	Entombment followed at Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL.
	In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Bruno Catholic Church or Luke Memorial Hospice, Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
