CHRISTOPHER – Louis Frank (Epplin) Edwards, 92, of Christopher passed away on Friday March 10, 2023.

He was born on January 2, 1931 in Pinckneyville to Louis and Elizabeth (Miller) Epplin.

Louis honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He was a mechanic for Ozark Airline and TWA until his retirement.

He was of the Catholic Faith and he loved to attend auctions.

He is survived by one sister Georgirene (Frank) Brazinski of Coulterville, IL; sister-in-law Shirley Epplin of Marissa, IL; nieces Victoria Voytas, Jeanne Wacker, Mary Ann Winkeler, Elaine Michlitsch, Karla Osman, Janice Manolis, Donna Stewart, Cynthea Markel and Elizabeth Gerbach; nephews Frank Brazinski, Mark Brazinski, James Brazinski, John Brazinski, Thomas Hoff and David Epplin and numerous great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Angela (Kuehn) Epplin; siblings Aloysius (Verna) Epplin, Genevieve Epplin, Cecelia (August) Voytas, Richard J. Epplin, Rita (John) Hoff, Elizabeth Jane Epplin, and James T. (Julia) Epplin and three nephews Bernall (Stephanie) Voytas, David Allen and Daniel Wayne Epplin.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday April 11, 2023 at 11 a.m. at the St. Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher with Father Urban Osuji officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 11 a.m. at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Christopher American Legion. Envelopes will be available at the church.

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