Mike Castrale

Mike Castrale

Age 92 of West Frankfort, Illinois, formerly Elwood, passed away Saturday June 13, 2015 at Herrin Hospital.

Born March 18, 1923 in Virden, Illinois, Mike was a son of the late Joe and Margaret Baietto-Castrale. He was a Veteran of the United States Army Air Force from 1943 to 1945, and a 35 year employee at Navistar in Melrose Park.

Survivors include his two sons: Michael (Joyce) Castrale and Larry (Phyllis) Castrale; four grandchildren: Amy, Amanda, Craig and Jesica; four great grandchildren: Thomas, Cody, Aidan and Elenie, and several nieces and nephews.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Margaret Castrale on May 27, 2015, and his brother James Castrale.

Visitation will be held Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Saint Rose Catholic Church, 604 South Kankakee Street in Wilmington from 9:00 AM until the time of service 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Reverend Steve Bondi officiating. Burial with Full Military Honors will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Mike’s memory to St. Rose School, 626 South Kankakee Street, in Wilmington.

Family and friends may sign the guest book or visit Mike’s memorial page by logging onto: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com

Funeral services have been made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road, in Wilmington 815-476-2181.