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Richard R. Kocek - 80
12/3/1929 - 2/13/2010

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home-Somonauk -
Richard R. Kocek, 80, of Somonauk, IL passed away Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich. He was born December 3, 1929 in Chicago, IL, the son of Joseph and Augusta Kocek. He married Helen Fajdich on December 9, 1950 in LaGrange, IL. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, former member and Past President of the Lions Club in Countryside, IL, former member and Past President of the Illinois State Police and Fire Board. He was employed for 18 years by M & M Mars, Inc. in Chicago retiring in 1987. He was Scout Master for the Boy Scouts for over 25 years in LaGrange, and he earned the highest award. He had a great passion for helping others and enjoyed woodcarving with the Foxy Wood Carvers.

Richard is survived by his wife, Helen of Somonauk; two sons, Richard Kocek, Jr. of Sheridan, IL and James Kocek of Lyons, IL; two grandchildren, Richard J. Kocek of Lemont, IL and Serina Kocek of Lyons, IL; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, IL with the Rev. Thomas Brantman officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery in Somonauk. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2010 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL with a prayer service being recited at 6:30 p.m. Memorials may be directed to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Fox Valley Older Adults, Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich, IL, or the charity of the donor’s choice. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt. 34 W.
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363

Visitation:
3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home Somonauk, IL

Mass:
10:30 a.m. Tuesday,
February 16, 2010
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Somonauk, IL

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Visitor Comments
Dear Helen and family-- Blessings to you at this time. We have many wonderful memories of you and Rich and your love of life, especially your retirement years at your lake house. You both were such a "rich" contribution to the Kocek family and all of those that you served. May your memories of your beloved husband and father and grandfather be "rich" in your hearts and minds. He is at the feet of Jesus right now. We cherish that memory most of all. Blessings, Scott and Alice Harris, one of the Kocek Cousins
Scott and Alice Harris
2/15/2010 9:48 AM
 
My sympathy to the Kocek family. Richard was a good friend of my father's, David Williams, decades ago. I was far too young to remember anything, but I have been told what great friends they were and how deeply Richard felt the loss of his friend Dave. They are probably catching up with each other now. I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. Vivian (Williams) DeMartino (daughter of an old friend), Whitehall, MI
Vivian (Williams) DeMartino
2/15/2010 11:20 AM
 
We just learned of Rich's passing. So sorry. Although it has been many years since I've seen him, I see he still has that smile. Dad was shocked when he heard. Love and God Bless, Tom Robb and family. ( Terry and LaVerne Robb son )
Tom Robb
3/23/2010 5:32 PM
 

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