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James Koziel Obituary

Koziel, James A. Age 61, of Frankfort, formerly of Alsip and Chicago, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving husband of 40 years to Joyce Koziel (nee Miller); dear father of Rosemary (Luther) Sexton; cherished grandfather of Autumn Sexton; beloved brother of Anna Marie (late Michael) Freeston, Denise (Daniel) Reberski, and Georgianna Koziel, also survived by nieces and nephews. James was the son of the late Eugene and Joanne Koziel. James was a previous V.P. of 4th Degree at St. Rita Council, and present 4th degree St. George Church of Tinley Park, and 3rd Degree at St. Anthony Council in Frankfort. He also was an active member of the Elks Lodge of Oak Lawn. Thefamily will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423, on Saturday and Sunday, August 29th and 30th, 2015, from 3:00-8:00 p.m. The funeral service shall take place in the funeral home on Monday, August 31, 2015, at 9:30 a.m., leaving for St. Anthony Church for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment to follow at Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park. For info 815-806-2225 or www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 28, 2015.

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Aug

29

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - Frankfort

65 Old Frankfort Way P.O. Box 1031, Frankfort, IL 60423

Aug

30

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - Frankfort

65 Old Frankfort Way P.O. Box 1031, Frankfort, IL 60423

Aug

31

Funeral service

9:30 a.m.

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - Frankfort

65 Old Frankfort Way P.O. Box 1031, Frankfort, IL 60423

Aug

31

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Church

IL

Aug

31

Interment

Good Shepherd Cemetery

Orland Park, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Kurtz Memorial Chapel - Frankfort

65 Old Frankfort Way P.O. Box 1031, Frankfort, IL 60423

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