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John Kusior Obituary
John Kusior passed away Jan. 19, 2013. He was born in East St. Louis, Ill., on Jan. 6, 1919, to the late Mary and Frank Kusior. He was a Staff Sergeant in the Army Air Force during World War II, serving in the Central Pacific Theater in the Gilbert Islands and Iwo Jima from 1941 to 1945. In 1952, he graduated from Washington University with a bachelor of science in civil engineering. In 1989, he began working for the Illinois Department of Transportation as District Engineer for Metro-East Department until he retired 32 years later. After retirement and for 13 years, he worked as resident engineer on construction projects for cities and transit district in the Metro-east area of Illinois. Additionally, he served as chairman of Caseyville Planning and Zoning Commission for 12 years. After residing in Caseyville, Ill., for 41 years, he moved to Plano, Texas in 1999. He was a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church in Caseyville, Ill.,, St. Mark Catholic Church in Plano Texas and the American Legion Post 321 in Plano, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Eileen, nee Woodward, Kusior; his daughter, Mary Lynn Kusior; and his brother, Stanley (Jim) Kusior.
Surviving are his sister, Felicia Budnicki; daughter, Joanie Stephens and her husband, Tom; his granddaughters, Brooke and Kelly; and, grandsons, Mark and Bryon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made out and sent to St. Mark Catholic Church, 1105 W. 15th Street, Plano, Texas 75075. Please visit teddickeywestfuneral.com for more information.
Visitation: Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home at 7990 George Bush Turnpike, Dallas, Texas 75252.
Funeral: A private family burial ceremony will be held in San Marcos, Texas on Jan. 24, 2013.
TED DICKEY WEST FUNERAL HOME, Dallas, Texas
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Memories and Condolences
for John Kusior
Sydney Goldsmith Knutsen
January 22, 2013
Joanie and family--just received news from my dad in Caseyville that your dad passed away on the 19th. You will remember me as yours and Mary Lynn's childhood friend, Sydney Goldsmith. I have the warmest memories of your dad, as well as your mom and am truly sorry for your loss, Joanie.
Mary Lou Wrigley
January 22, 2013
Dear Joanie.
My memories of you and your family are from long ago in grade school at St. Stephens in Caseyville. I remember going to your house to visit and play.
I send my sympathy to you and your family.
Sincerely.
Mary Lou Wrigley- Berry
Carrollton. GA
Markita and Billy Thompson
January 22, 2013
Joanie and Family -
We send heartfelt sympathy for the loss of
your beloved Dad. His was a life well-lived
and we know you are blessed with many
cherished memories. Love and prayers to
you and your family.
January 22, 2013
To John's Family
I had the priviledge of knowing John through the Widow/Widower Group where
he enjoyed the friendship of many and where he had great fun playing cards on
Friday evenings. He was a dear, thoughtful and sweet friend. We will all miss
him.
Marilyn Brooks
Plano, Texas
Mike & Kathy Budnicki
January 22, 2013
Sorry for your loss. He was a great person to know and work with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Deborah & Nigel Brown
January 22, 2013
We owe the freedom we have today to your Dad and the brave men who served and fought in WW ll. Let's honor the memory of a life well lived. Our prayers are with you and your family.
PHIL ODOM
January 22, 2013
SEMPER FI - FELLOW VETERAN -
THANK YOU - FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY
You are one of our heroes.
We will remember you always and miss you dearly.
Take your Warrior's rest for a duty well done.
I wish to extend to members of your family my deepest sympathy on their loss.
May the force of GOD be with them as they walk through this difficult time.
May the loving promises of our LORD and Savior comfort them and give them strength.
On behalf of a grateful nation we leave our sympathy and a small token of appreciation
for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one to our Country.
U. S. MARINE AND VIET NAM VET
SEMPER FI,
January 21, 2013
Joanie, Tom and family,
He was a great man with an extrodinary "history". Our thoughts are with you all.
Warren & Janet Wert
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