Paul Harold Koschak, 82, of Gillespie passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 2:35 pm at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield, IL.
He was born October 1, 1928, in Benld, IL, son of the late Sylvester Koschak & Julia (Onesky) Koschak. He married Agnes L. (Tallman) Koschak on May 16, 1952 in Arkansas. He was a retired security guard for Owens of Illinois. He was a US Marine and served during Korea. He was a member of VFW Post 4547 of Gillespie, IL; Former Masonic Lodge Member, Former Shrines, Master Gardener.
He was preceded in his death by Parents, Brother, John Koschak, Brother, Metro Koschak, Brother, Mike Koschak, Sister, Ann Koschak.
Surviving relatives include Spouse, Agnes “Sis” Koschak of Gillespie, IL, Sons, Rick Koschak (Spouse, Deborah) of Gillespie, IL, Michael Koschak (Significant Other, Chris Hulett) of Machesney Park, IL, Daughter, Vicky Bickel (Spouse, Don) of Peru, IL, Grandchildren, Stacey Keith, Ryan Koschak, Corey Koschak, Twin Grandsons, Kyle and Cody Koschak, Grandson, Thomas Bickel, Great-Grandchildren, Brentleigh Keith, Brody Keith, Sisters, Helen McKechan of Gillespie, IL, Dolly Berutti of South Lake, TX.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Kravanya Funeral Home in Gillespie, IL from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. Prayer services will be held at 7:30 PM.
Funeral will be Monday, May 30, 2011 at 11:30 AM at SS Simon and Jude Church, Gillespie, IL. Minister will be Monsignor Larry Auda.
Memorials may be sent to Partnership for Education – Horticulture, Masses, or Gillespie Public Library.
Anyone wishing to send an online condolence may do so at www.kravanyafuneral.com
Kravanya Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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