Patty Kozar Obituary
Patty was a loving mother and grandmother to her grand dogs and grand cats. She had an unforgettable laugh that would fill up an entire room. She will be deeply
missed by all who knew and loved her.
Patty was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Edward and Constance Mary Blamy (nee Brennan).
Left to cherish Patty's memory are her two children, Ashley Marie (Brian Galati) Kozar of Troy, IL, Michael (Miranda Lopez) Kozar of Belleville, IL; two siblings, Mary (Mark)
Johnson of New Baden, IL, Henry (Lisa) Blamy of Eureka, MO; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in Patricia's honor to the Belleville Area Humane Society; https://bahspets.org/. Condolences may be extended to the family online at
www.schildknechtfh.com.
A memorial visitation will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., at Schildknecht Funeral Home; 301 S. Lincoln Ave., O'Fallon, IL 62269.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Schildknecht Funeral Home.
301 S. Lincoln Ave., O'Fallon, IL 62269
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