Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Olen Funeral Home

15700 S. Emerald Ave.

Harvey, Illinois

Louis Kusay Obituary

Kusay Sr., Louis F. Age 85, of Orland Park, formerly of Harvey, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2016. Beloved son of late Frank and Caroline Kusay; loving husband of 60 years to Ruth M. Kusay (nee Werner); cherished father of Denise (Mike) Peck, Louis Jr. Kusay, Brenda (John) Ricciuti and Mike (Liz) Kusay; dearest grandfather of Jaclyn, Michael, Daniel, Malerie, Jason, Jake, Brittany, Braden, Brant, Bradley, Ruth, Teresa and Philip; great-grandfather of Kaiden, Brandon and Benjamin; precious brother of late Walter, late Stella and late Helen. At the age of 17, Lou started his own accounting business and began his career in financial services. For the next 65 years, he dedicated his life to helping people, financially and personally, as an accountant, a tax consultant, an insurance agent, and an investment advisor. He was also very involved with community development as Chairman of the board for Mutual Trust and Savings Bank in Harvey, an active member of PLAV Post 39 and St. John the Baptist Church of Harvey, and a veteran of the US Army. Above all, Lou will be best remembered as a loyal, compassionate and valued friend. Visitation will be on Monday, April 25, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Olen Mortuary of Harvey, 15700 S. Emerald Ave., Harvey, IL 60426 (708-331-0654) and on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Prayers from Chapel at 9:30 a.m., followed by a procession to St. John the Baptist Church of Harvey for a 10:00 a.m. Mass with Rev. Edward Romanski officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Church of Harvey. Interment Good Shepard Cemetery. Louis will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 24, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Louis Kusay

Sponsored by Chicago Sun-Times.

Not sure what to say?





Annetta Teeter

April 18, 2025

He was a great guy my sister Myra worked for him, and she loved him.
He was a generous man very caring. He is probably with Myra as she left us last year. Many memories of Lou all good! Hope you are resting in peace.

Annetta Teeter

April 18, 2024

He will always be remembered.

Mike Long

April 8, 2017

I am so sad to hear today (4-8-2017) that Lou passed away. He was a wonderful man with a great demeanor and just fun to be around. He started me in the Honey Bee business years ago and my wife and I will truly miss this great man.

April 27, 2016

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Mr Kusay Dr. handled my Mother and Father's insurance for over 50 years. They loved his personality and he always treated my parents as a friend.
With thoughts of peace and courage for you, the Hankus family.

Fred Rosenberger

April 26, 2016

My sincere condolences on the passing of Uncle Lou. Hoping you find solace in good memories.

Jim and Cathy Nieckula

April 26, 2016

Jim and I have so many great memories of Louie. What a great friend, mentor, and businessman!...
He was the catalyst for us moving up to NW Wisconsin, never regretting a single day of making that decision. Thanks Louie!

Heres hoping that you are enjoying and laughing with Doc Murawski, My dad Henry Ciecierski and the many others that you have helped in your life.

We will never forget you.

April 25, 2016

Ruth so sorry about Lou, he was a great, man and good father ,my sympathy to you and your family ,I would be there but I am in Florida, Rita Klimala.

John Ricciuti

April 25, 2016

To say that Lou Kusay was my father in law is an understatement. He was so much more. One could see that people held him in high regard out of the respect he earned by a lifetime of helping others. Whether a person had a financial problem or a personal problem he always seemed to have the right words to say to help them. He was also quick with a joke, and had a laugh and a smirk that make you both crack up. In the face of his debilitating disease he showed nothing but grace and dignity. And the love and devotion showed by his loving wife Ruth to help him through his final journey was truly inspirational. I love him, pray for him and will miss him for the rest of my life.

Jean Ricciuti

April 25, 2016

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Kusay when his daughter Brenda became part of our family in Massachusetts. Any time we had the privilege of spending time with Mrs. and Mr. Kusay, it was always hard to say good-bye as we all had a special bond. I will never forget Mr. Kusay's wisdom, sense of humor and kindness. He made an impact on me and my family and he will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers to the entire Kusay Family - extending my most sincere sympathies to all.

DIANE WESSEL

April 24, 2016

I met Mr. Kusay for the first time at his home 3 years ago. He was so warm and welcoming. We had a very nice conversation and I will remember him as a very intelligent, caring, interesting and sweet person. I'm sorry to hear of his passing, but know that he truly is in a better place with his heavenly Father. Thank you, Lou Kusay for giving me the opportunity to meet him. You were truly blessed to have him as your dad.

April 24, 2016

Dear Aunt Ruthie and Family:
Our deepest sympathy for your loss of Uncle Lou. We will say prayers for all of you from here. We wish we could be there with all of you to celebrate his amazing life. He will be remembered by us as a truly fine man with that big smile and great wit. Love to you always,
Judi & Ted Osinski,
Largo, Florida

Myra Cicuto

April 24, 2016

I worked with Lou for many years he was such a caring man. He was loved by all who knew him. People would wait for hours to have Lou do their taxes. He was a special man that I had the honor to know. I felt like family I was truly blessed to know him. May god bless him and his family at this sad time. My deepest sympathy.

Annetta Teeter

April 24, 2016

Lou was a great man. My sister Myra worked for Lou for a long time and totally fell in Love with the family. They still talk to this day. Lou was a great man you could not help but fall in love with him. To see him suffering was not fair it seems like it happens to all of the good people in this world. My condolences to all of the family. My heart goes out to each and every one of you. He will be missed dearly.

Lori Bader

April 24, 2016

My deepest sympathy to all of the family! Lou was an amazing man. I have had the privilege of helping many of his tax clients after he retired and not a day goes by that I am not asked about him and how he is doing, followed by many stories of how wonderful he is and how he is loved by all. He has touched so many lives, including mine and I feel so blessed to have known him and worked with him! You will be deeply missed!

Showing 1 - 14 of 14 results

Make a Donation
in Louis Kusay's name

Memorial Events
for Louis Kusay

Apr

25

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Olen Funeral Home

15700 S. Emerald Ave., Harvey, IL 60426

Apr

26

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Olen Funeral Home

15700 S. Emerald Ave., Harvey, IL 60426

Apr

26

Prayer Service

9:30 a.m.

Olen Funeral Home

15700 S. Emerald Ave., Harvey, IL 60426

Apr

26

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Church

Harvey, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Olen Funeral Home

15700 S. Emerald Ave., Harvey, IL 60426

How to support Louis's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Louis Kusay's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more