Sycamore, Illinois
Frank R. Kuzan, 93, of Sycamore, Ill., died Thursday Dec. 18, 2008, at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb.
Born Feb. 16, 1915, in West Frankfort, he was the son of Adam and Anna (Witunskis) Kuzan. Frank married Florence M. McCabe on May 31, 1943, in the St. Mary Catholic Church in DeKalb.
Frank was a tool-design engineer for General Electric in DeKalb for 30 years, retiring Jan. 1, 1983. Frank also had several patents for General Electric. He had also worked for the Wurlitzer Piano Factory in DeKalb.
Frank and Florence have lived in the Sycamore community for the past five years, moving from DeKalb. He was a member of Christ the Teacher Catholic Church in DeKalb and DeKalb Elks Lodge 765, a Boy Scouts Cub master, and a former member of the DeKalb Moose, Eagles and Lions. Frank graduated from Harper Junior High School in Chicago, Maple Park High School Class of 1933, and DeKalb State Teachers College. He enjoyed gardening and video taping.
Survivors include his wife, Florence, of Sycamore; daughter, Linda L. Metzke of Concord, Vt.; sons, Frank B. (Sherry) Kuzan of Renton, Wash., and John D. (Gail) Kuzan of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Michelle (Ed) Setterberg, Frank D. Metzke, Mark A. Metzke and Tim J. Kuzan; great-granddaughter, Paige Setterberg; nephew, Richard (Penne) McCabe of DeKalb; and nieces, Marlene (David) Luciani and Billie Jean (Don) Hartmann, both of Delavan, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and by son-in-law, Frank M. Metzke.
The funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, at Christ the Teacher Catholic Church in DeKalb, with Father Godwin Asuquo and Father Steve Knox co-officiating. Burial will be at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in DeKalb. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. Monday until the time of the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family for a fund to be established at a later date.
Arrangements were entrusted to Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St., DeKalb, IL 60115; 815-758-3841. To send an online condolence visit www.ronanmoorefinch.com.
Dear Florence & Family,
We were sorry to read of the passing of Frank. He was a pleasure to know and be with. He died on the same date as my mother. We are in Arizona, but just wanted you to know that our love and prayers are with you.
Bob & Kay Diedrich
Bob & Kay Diedrich
January 04, 2009 | DeKalb, IL
He was "Mr. Personality". Our sympathy to the family.
Helen Modeen
Father James Modeen
Helen Modeen
December 25, 2008 | Tucson, AZ
Dear Florence,
May you take comfort in the knowledge Frank is now at peace with the Lord. He will always be with you in your heart, your thoughts and prayers. Every part of the day will be filled with memories of times spent together. I enjoyed meeting the two of you the morning MaryJo and I were welcomed into your home to talked about our family tree. May God Bless you and bring you comfort on your journey. And may your loved ones and friends continue to bring you great joy!
Laura Gelli Kivisto
December 23, 2008 | Sterling, IL
Dear Florence and Family;
I am so sorry for your loss. Frank was such a fun & nice man. Frank and Florence along with my Uncle Johnny & Aunt Marj were the ones to get my Mom, Marian McCabe to her 60th surprise birthday party, 20 yrs ago! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Julie Underwood
December 22, 2008 | San Dimas, CA
John...My thoughts are with you. My dad passed away almost three years ago, and I still miss him. You're in my thoughts & prayers.
Cathy (Berg) Baldin
December 22, 2008 | DeKalb, IL
Kuzan Family:
You have our deepest sympathies.
John (son of Norm & Kate--Class of 1934) Beck
John Beck
December 21, 2008 | Oak Hills, CA
Dear Florence
We were saddened to hear of Franks death. He was a very wonderful and friendly person. We were privileged to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Will visit with you next week.
Jim and Teresa Nix
December 21, 2008 | Palatine, IL
Florence,
We are deeply sorry to hear about the loss of Frank..Frank was a very loving person and he will be missed dearly by my wife & myself. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to Florence and the Kuzan children at this very difficult time. Florence we just want you to know that Christina and I are here if you need anything.
Love, Duane & Christina Fisher
Duane Fisher
December 21, 2008 | Kingston, IL
dear florence sorry to here the passing of your husband iwill call you when i get back from boston maybe we can get together linda andjoel
linda meyer
December 20, 2008 | Dekalb, IL
