Martin J Kokoczka

Kokoczka, Martin J. —
Of Jackson, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the age of 96 years. He is survived by one sister, Catherine Markiewicz; one brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Dorothy Kokoczka; sister-in-law, Irene Kokoczka; cousins, Josephine Tarnowski and Frank Koziol; eight nieces, Pat (Chuck) Dadswell, Rita (Ken) Tinkham, Paula (Corky) Fillmore, Sue (Don) Trefry, Terry (Chris) Burkey, Fran (Frank) Galardi, Debbie (Craig) Viges, and Christine (Bryce) Grevemeyer; 12 nephews, John (Coke), Phil (Pat) Cyrocki, John (Pat), Chris (Cindy), Jim (Joanie), Rick (Alice), Phil (Karen), Michael, Ron (Marcia) Kokoczka, Bobby (Sally), Marty (Carole) Markiewicz, and Frank (Lynn) Parfen; and many great-nieces and nephews. Martin was preceded in death by three sisters, Harriet Cyrocki, Victoria Copeland, and Mary Parfen; four brothers, John, Frank, Andrew, and Leo Kokoczka; two nieces, Mary Ann Stellingworth and Patty Smith; one great-nephew, Joe Fillmore. Martin was a World War II Veteran and participated in the D-Day Invasion. Martin was a longtime member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish and worked for many years at Clark Equipment as a tool and die maker until his retirement. He loved traveling, fishing, golfing, and great conversations with family and friends. He will be missed by his family and friends. He was a kind and gentle man.

The family will receive friends at St. Stanislaus Catholic church on Monday from 12 noon followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. on Monday. The Reverend Randall Miller will be the celebrant.

Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Francis Street Food Pantry or to the charity of your choice. It would be greatly appreciated.

Desnoyer Funeral Home
Family owned for 120 years