Richard S. Kozel, age 87, of Mount Prospect, WWII Vet. Beloved husband of Mary Elizabeth, nee Morby; loving father of Charles (Constance), Richard, Mary Kathryn (Richard) Losch, Nancy (William) Smithson, Douglas, Michael, Robert (Gaye), Larry (Karen) and Marjorie (Randy) Cherwin; fond grandfather of 21; dear brother of Barbara (the late John) Grzywa; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded by eight sisters. Visitation Sunday 3 to 8 p.m. at the Oehler Funeral Home, 2099 Miner St., Des Plaines. Lying in state Monday, 9 a.m., until time of mass, 10 a.m. at the St. Thomas Becket Church, 1321 Burning Bush Lane, Mount Prospect, IL 60056. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Thomas Becket Church or the American Heart Assoc., appreciated. For further info: 847-824-5155
