Ralph H. Belskis, 82, of Huntley, died peacefully on December 8, 2023, in Elgin.
Ralph was born in Chicago on June 26, 1941, to parents John and June (nee Steinhaus) Belskis. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Ralph was a hard worker and continued to work after retiring from trucking. He liked to take it easy, and he enjoyed watching the Chicago Blackhawks, Fox News, and the History Channel. He had a good heart and took care of the people he loved. He will be missed dearly by all who knew him.
Ralph is survived by his daughters, Christine (Brian) Konagel, and Joyce Belskis, his stepsons, Christopher (Andrea) Barry, and James Wade, his grandchildren, Brian, Austin, Colin, Beau, and Jamie, his brother, Wayne (Karen) Belskis, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Brian Belskis.
Inurnment will be Friday, December 22, 2023, at 11 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood.
For further information please contact the DeFiore Funeral Home, 847-515-8772
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Sympathy to Joyce, Christine and families. I hope your happy memories will help to ease your sorrow.
Condolences to the Belskis Family.
Sympathies to Christine and Joyce and your respective families. Your Dad was really a good man.
I had the honor of caring for Ralph for the past several months. He was kind of grumpy. But I understood. His health was declining. He didn't want to be where he was. Ralph became my favorite patient at work. I will never forget him or his family. You became mine over time. I am thankful to have had the chance to know him. I'm glad you are no longer suffering and I miss you. I hope you are enjoying Heaven. There's another angel watching over all of us. I wish it wasn't this way, but I understand. My sincerest condolences to family and friends mourning the loss of a great man. I know you are in a better place. I'm gonna have that drink for both of us. Goodbye my dear friend.. or should I say.. Until we meet again.. I'm definitely jealous of the angels. Rest peacefully. Sincerely, One of your favorite nurses
Our deepest condolences to you Chris and Joyce, even though he’s no longer suffering doesn’t make it any easier on the ones he has left behind. Find comfort in knowing he has reunited with Brian and will always be watching over you. Love you guys ❤️