Sigmund Frank Faber Obituary (1934 - 2020)

Sigmund Frank Faber, 85 of Bloomington, passed away at 4:12 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. A celebration of life will be held in Arizona at a later date. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home is assisting the family with cremation arrangements. Sigmund was born May 22, 1934 in an old Polish neighborhood in Chicago to Joseph and Caroline Faber. He married Marguerite Marie Guarino on October 28, 1973 in River Grove, IL. Surviving is his beloved wife of 46 years; a daughter, Michelle Caroline (Rodney Glynn) Henninger of Chandler, AZ; a grandson, US Navy Seaman Patrick Norris Henninger; cherished dog Marti, grand puppies AJ and Wally, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, a sister Shirley Faber (Ed) Stretch, a brother US Marine Ronald "Ronnie" Faber; and his beloved dog Hawk. Sigmund was a Korean War veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force and was active in the VFW. While serving his country he met his friend Bob Smith who's kids said Sigmund was their favorite uncle. He had lived in Chicago, Arizona, Lombard, and was a resident of Bloomington until his passing. He enjoyed trains, wood working, fishing, camping and Lake Powell, AZ. Sigmund was an avid Cubs fan and would cheer for the Sox just to get families' goat. He always had the American Flag hanging outside of his home and was proud of all his family members who have served for our country. Sigmund loved John Wayne, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and was known to wake his family up on July 4 to John Phillips Sousa at 5 am. Had a great sense of humor, was generous to those in need, believed Vicks could cure anything, and loved Elephants. He was a diesel mechanic for Seng Trucking and enjoyed tormenting drivers, including his son in law.