Ronald W. Kozanecki Obituary (1943 - 2011)

Ronald W. Kozanecki, 68, Lake Summerset, Illinois died at 8:20 p.m., Tuesday, September 20, 2011 in Swedish American Hospital. Born April 5, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William and Florence (Jackowski) Kozanecki. Lived seven years in Lake Summerset, coming here from Wheeling, Illinois. Married the former Ann Hauzner. He was employed as a supervisor by the Village of Deerfield. Veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the US Army, where he received the Purple Heart. Member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Durand, Illinois. He enjoyed woodworking, stained glass and gardening. Survivors include his wife Ann Kozanecki, Lake Summerset , Illinois; sons Ronald (Lisa) Kozanecki, Jr, Hampshire, Illinois, Michael Kozanecki, Gurnee, Illinois and Daniel (Lisa) Kozanecki, Lindenhurst, Illinois; daughter Ann Carey, Cape Coral, Florida; grandchildren Brooke, Christina, Paige, Brittney, Brandon, Bailey, Nicholas, Connor, Robert, Vincent, Allen, Jessica and Abigail; sisters Shirley (Larry) Curtin, San Jose, California and Joanne (Bill) Caldwell, Lake Elsinore, California and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Denise and sister Rose. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 23, 2011 in St. Mary Catholic Church, 602 West Main Street, Durand, Illinois with Msgr Eric Barr officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. Immediately following the mass, the family will be visiting with friends in the church hall. McCorkle Funeral Home 101 Main Street, Durand, Illinois assisted the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society.