Lawrence Robert Karston, age 86, of Villa Park. Loving father of Gena Karston, Lesa Karston, the late Mark Karston; dear son of the late Helen, nee Kowalczyk, and the late Chester Karston; devoted grandfather of Lauren (Dominic) Laria, Kaitlyn (Joseph Catalano) Mainz, and Hannah Mainz; fond brother of Donald Karston and the late Shirley Wallace; uncle of Evelyn Bastel and many nieces and nephews; Dogfather of Riley "Doggy".

Visitation Sunday, November 16, 2025, 3:00 PM until time of funeral service at 6:00 PM, at Steuerle, 15 W Park Blvd, Villa Park, IL 60181. Interment Private. Funeral info: steuerlefh.com or (630) 832-4161.