Kenneth Bozovich

WHITTINGTON -- Kenneth W. Bozovich, 68, died Wednesday morning, May 4, 2011, at his home.

He was born Sept. 19, 1942, in West Frankfort, the son of Nicholas John and Dollie Faye (Overturf) Bozovich.

He married Rosemary (Reynolds) on Sept. 21, 1963, in West Frankfort; and she survives.

Mr. Bozovich was a retired coal miner, working for 34 years in the coal mines, most of which was spent with Old Ben Coal Company. Mr. Bozovich was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Benton. He was a member of Buck High Trail Club and American Quarter Horse Association. He enjoyed hunting and raising horses.

Mr. Bozovich is survived by his wife, Rosemary Bozovich of Whittington; three children, Michael Bozovich and wife, Jody, of Godfrey; Richard Bozovich and wife, Melissa, of Lexington Park, Md., Katherine Bozovich of West Frankfort; three grandchildren, Lucas, Megan and Jacob Bozovich; two sisters, Donetia Laur of Benton and Virginia Benns of Benton; two brothers, Howard Bozovich and wife, Nellie, of West Frankfort, David Bozovich and wife, Diana, of Whittington; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mr. Bozovich was preceded in death by his parents and five sisters, Mildred Jacobs, Annie Mason, Ruth Baluk, Mary Bozovich and Betty Elaine Braden.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Morton and Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Father Joseph Trapp officiating. Burial will be in Overturf Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

For those who wish, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc.