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John William "Bill" Kosmach

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John Kosmach Obituary

Kosmach, John William "Bill" age 79, U.S. Navy Veteran, beloved husband of Margaret (nee Paskert) and the late Joan, loving father of Sandra (Ray) Ribich, Diane (Michael) Schumacher, Annette (Dave) Michaelsen, Joan (Jackie McDonnell) Kosmach and Mark (Debbie) Kosmach, devoted grandfather of Paul Ribich, Alida Schumacher, David and Stephanie Michaelsen, Colleen, Sarah, Kelly, Connor and Molly; and Megan Kosmach, fond brother of Clare Ann (the late Joseph) Lagattuta, James (Christine) Kosmach, the late George (Irene) Kosmach and the late Fred (Alice) Kosmach, dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd., (3 blks. S. of Roosevelt), Lombard. Funeral Monday, 9:30 a.m., to St. Pius X Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Scleroderma Research Foundation, 220 Montgomery St., Suite 1411, San Francisco, CA, 94104, appreciated. Info: 630-932-1500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 5, 2006.

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Bob & Virginia Kucera

February 12, 2006

Marge, Clare Ann & Jim

We were saddened to hear of Bill's passing. We will sorely miss our senior cousin. Returning from out of town Monday, we could not be with you but hope to see you soon.

Patrick, Pam, Paige, Matt, Ryan & Kelly Keeffe/Powers

February 6, 2006

Debbie, Mark & Megan,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss, what a devastating time this must be for all of you. Our thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathies are with you.

Sue, Wally,Zachary Gill

February 6, 2006

Kosmach Family,

We have many fond memories of your Dad that we will cherish for many years to come. He always considered us part of the family which warmed our hearts. God bless Bill and his family, he will be missed dearly.

Angela Dowat

February 5, 2006

Deb, Mark & Family, Please accept our deepest sympathies in your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you and your family and praying for you.



Love, The Dowat Family

ROY & LEONA LACOUR

February 5, 2006

WE ARE SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS,WE GOT TO MEET AND KNOW THE TWO OF YOU ON THE ST. PIUS TRIPS & ALSO SOME OF THE BACK YARD GATHERINGS YOU TWO HAD AND WE WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS.

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Gill

February 5, 2006

We are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him. May God be with you,for he is with him now.

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