Paul “Cooch” Halavonich, Jr., 84, of Benld, IL died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 9:00 am at Banner Gardens in Mesa, AZ. Cooch was born October 30, 1927 in Staunton, IL to Paul Halavonich, Sr. and Kate (Lisac) Halavonich.
He married Helene (Termine) Halavonich on August 9, 1952 in Benld, IL and was a retired truck supervisor for CNW Railroad. Cooch was also a veteran of the US Army and a member of the CFU Lodge 217 of Benld, IL.
Paul is survived by his spouse: Helene Halavonich of Benld, IL, son: David Halavonich of Benld, IL, daughters: Paula Lewis of Benld, IL, Carla Jean McGuire (Roy) of Staunton, IL, Brenda Heltsley (Roger) of Eagarville, IL, Tina Morris (Mike) of Benld, IL, grandchildren: Dale Lewis, Cortney Throne, Dustin Lewis, Amber Braundmeier, Tim Buzick, Nick Buzick, Brittany McMahon, Sharon Pokorney, Roger Heltsley Jr., Joshua Heltsley, Jacob Heltsley, Zach Morris, Kayli Morris, 13 great grandchildren, brother: John Halavonich of Staunton, IL, sisters: Rosemary Tallman of Staunton, IL and Ann Knott of Decatur, Arkansas.
Other than his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his son in law: Darrell Lewis, brother: Mike, and sister: Dorothy Gusewelle.
Friends may call on Friday, January 27, 2012 at Kravanya Funeral Home, Benld from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
The funeral is Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Kravanya Funeral Home in Benld, IL. Burial will follow at Benld Cemetery in Benld, IL. The service will be ministered by Monsignor Larry Auda. Memorials can be made out to the All Weather Track for Unit District 7.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com
Kravanya Funeral Home, Benld, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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