John J. Fraelle, 72 of Benld, died at St. Francis Hospital, Litchfield on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 8:19 am. He was born on September 10, 1950, in Litchfield to John J Fraelle and Emily Carter Fraelle.
He married Lynn Bray Fraelle on October 27, 1989, in Carlinville. He was retired after having been a foreman for Monterey Coal Co. After John retired from Monterey Coal Co, he studied computer technology and he worked for Frick, Inc in St. Louis, MO. He was a member of the Army National Guard.
He is survived by his spouse, Lynn Fraelle of Benld; son, Eric (Heather) Fraelle of Peoria; and grandchildren, Ayden Fraelle and Keegan Fraelle.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may call on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. A memorial service will be on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld at 11:00 am. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Gillespie.
Memorials are suggested to Adopt-A-Pet or Carlinville Animal Rescue.