Thomas R. Kozma's Obituary
Thomas R. Kozma, 92 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on November 14, 2018 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. He was born March 29, 1926, in East St. Louis, IL. He was married to Mary, nee Herold, Kozma, who survives him. They were married August 18, 1956, in East St. Louis, IL.
Thomas had retired from Union Electric, St. Louis, MO. He had served in the U.S. Navy, and was a veteran of WWII. Thomas loved working in the yard. He and his wife traveled and enjoyed most of the United States and a good part of Europe in their earlier years
A special 'thank you' to Theresa Kozma and Nancy Herold for all of their kind help. Also, a heartfelt thanks to BRIA of Belleville for their care and compassion.
Also surviving are his daughter, Linda (Joseph) Spytek of Arlington, VA; grandchildren, Samantha & Evan Spytek; niece, Peggy (Kevin) Patterson of Belleville, IL, along with other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Fay, nee Enzwiler, Kozma; grandson, Ian Thomas Spytek; and sister, Lillian Warford.
Visitation will be Monday, November 19, 2018, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, at Lawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, IL. Committal services will follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: American Cancer Society, #5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL, 62062. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com.
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