Lawrence H. Szczepanski, 93, of Tamaroa, passed away at 5:45 A.M., Friday, April 18, 2025 at the Friendship Manor Healthcare Center in Nashville, IL.
Lawrence was been a retired farmer.  He also retired from working as a supervisor for IDOT.  Lawrence was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Du Bois.  He was also a member of Knight of Columbus 3rd Degree in Du Bois.
Lawrence was a United States Marine Corps veteran.  He enjoyed going to polka dances.
He was born February 19, 1932 in South Bend, IN, the son of John and Anna (Nowakowski) Szczepanski.
He married Josephine E. Pijut on November 28, 1954 at Immaculate Conception Church in Chicago, IL and she preceded him in death on January 15, 2016.
He is survived by three children - Lawrence Szczepanski, Jr. of Tamaroa, Cynthia Szczepanski of Alexandria, LA, and Terry Szczepanski and friend Sheri Steele of Tamaroa, one sister-in-law - Eleanor Pijut of Scheller, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son - Michael Szczepanski, one daughter-in-law - Terri Szczepanski, five brothers - Walter Szczepanski, Bill Stepson, Joe Szczepanski, Raymond Stepson, and Ralph Szczepanski, two sisters - Evelyn Geppert and Bernadine Geppert, and three brothers-in-law - Dominic Pijut, Pete Geppert, and Tony Geppert.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Du Bois with Fr. Oliver Nwachukwu officiating.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 P.M., Tuesday at the church and from 8:30 A. M. until the time of service on Wednesday at the church.
Burial will be in the St. Charles Cemetery in Du Bois, IL.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Du Quoin V.F.W. and American Legion and the United States Marine Corps.
Friends may make memorials to St. Charles Cemetery or Masses and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa is in charge of arrangements.