BORN

1954

DIED

2016

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Kassly-Meridith Funeral Home - Collinsville

515 Vandalia St

Collinsville, Illinois

George Stefanowycz Obituary

George Stefanowycz

George J. Stefanowycz, 61, of Collinsville, Ill., born Aug. 4, 1954, in East St. Louis, Ill., passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at his residence.

Mr. Stefanowycz was a security guard for Allied Barton Security Service, and w a U.S. Air Force veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eustachy and Kataryna, nee Leskiw, Stefanowycz; and a brother, Roman Stefanowycz.

Surviving are his brothers and sisters, Irene (Robert) Will of Maryland Heights, Mo., Lucy Stefanowycz of Tennessee, Steven (Laurie) Stefanowycz of Belleville, Ill., and Bodhan "Ted" (Margaret) Stefanowycz of Fairview Heights, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Foundation. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.hakassly.com.

Funeral: Funeral procession to leave at 10:45 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2016, from Herbert A. Kassly Funeral Home, Collinsville, Ill. for 11:30 a.m. graveside service, with full military honors, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Mo.

HERBERT A. KASSLY FUNERAL HOME, LTD., Collinsville, Ill.

Published by Belleville News-Democrat on Jul. 7, 2016.
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I will miss George greatly. One of the sweetest men I've ever known. Sad I'm hearing the news so late. I will keep his family in my prayers. Much love.

Megan Harris

July 31, 2016

Steve, so sorry for the lost of your brother. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May peace be with you all.
Sincerely Debi Dauphin Beaston

July 7, 2016

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