Tony C. Karabec 

Tony C. Karabec, age 67, of Pinckneyville, passed away on Thursday July 10, 2008 at 11:29 a.m. in Des Peres Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. 

Tony was born on February 13, 1941, in East St. Louis, a son to Tony and Georgia (Nalley) Karabec. On September 1, 1961, he married Julie Sloan in Collinsville, and she survives. He was a welder for General Railroad, Alorton, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. 

Survivors include his wife: Julie Karabec of Pinckneyville, a son: Tony D. (Julie) Karabec of Waterloo, three daughters: Ronda Lynn Williams and Michelle Karabec, both of Carterville, and Deana (Robert) Rodman of Cutler, two sisters: Jackie Eaton of Collinsville, and Pat Lee of Goreville, nine grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother: Joe Karabec. 

Tonys wishes were to be cremated. Friends may call at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, on Saturday July 19, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and a memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. 

Memorials may be made to the family. 

For more information or to sign an online guest register, please visit www.pyattfuneralhome.com.
