Obituaries
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John (Johnnie) Kotzman 92, of Frontenac , KS died 9:30pm Saturday
following a long illness.
Johnnie was born August 7, 19 17 in Frontenac , KS to Anton Peter and
Mary Ann (Schramm) Kotzman. He attended area schools in Frontenac;
graduating from Frontenac High School in 1935.
He served in the United States Army as a sergeant with the 13th Airborne
Division with the 36th Glider Infantry serving time in Europe from 1942-
1945. He received the Good Conduct Metal, European African Theatre
Ribbon, the Bronze Battle Star and the Service Stripe. He was a lifelong
member of the American Legion Post 43 Frontenac, Kansas . He was of
the Catholic Faith.
He retired in 1980 with 21 years of service to the Shakeproof Tool Works
in Elgin , Illinois . He later moved back to Frontenac to retire and be
close to family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son John Joseph II,
five sisters Marie Dabrowski, Barbara Bell, Christine Berteau, Helen
Plouvier and Katherine Squillace; brothers Anton Jr., Leonard and
Joseph Kotzman.
Survivors include his wife Evelyn (Kelly) Kotzman of the home; brother
Edward Kotzman of Springfield, TN; daughters Connie Cummins of
Pittsburg, KS, Cyndi Kotzman of Neosho, MO, Lucinda Turner of
Hutchinson, KS; son Kurt Kotzman of Frontenac, KS; step-son Jim
Bolinger of Mulvane, KS; grandchildren Kellie McCulley, Shana Turner,
Todd Cummins, Dail Cummins, Katie Kotzman, Kyle Kotzman; great-
grandchildren Mollie McCully Chloe McCulley; and a host of nieces,
nephews and special extended family at Sunset Manor Nursing Home
who’s care was exceptional.
Funeral Services will be 10am Wednesday November 18, 2009 at the
Friskel Funeral Home in Frontenac , KS with Fr. Robert Spencer
officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Frontenac , KS
where Full Military Honors will be conducted. Rosary will be recited at 7:
00pm Tuesday November 17, 2009 at the Friskel Funeral Home. Friends
may call after 1pm on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers the family ask
expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorials to the American
Legion Post 43 Frontenac, KS. Friends are asked to drop off or mail
memorials to Friskel Funeral Home 230 E. McKay Frontenac, KS 66763.
E-mail condolences may be left at www.friskel.com. Arrangements and
services are under the direction of Friskel Funeral Home of Frontenac,
KS.
following a long illness.
Johnnie was born August 7, 19 17 in Frontenac , KS to Anton Peter and
Mary Ann (Schramm) Kotzman. He attended area schools in Frontenac;
graduating from Frontenac High School in 1935.
He served in the United States Army as a sergeant with the 13th Airborne
Division with the 36th Glider Infantry serving time in Europe from 1942-
1945. He received the Good Conduct Metal, European African Theatre
Ribbon, the Bronze Battle Star and the Service Stripe. He was a lifelong
member of the American Legion Post 43 Frontenac, Kansas . He was of
the Catholic Faith.
He retired in 1980 with 21 years of service to the Shakeproof Tool Works
in Elgin , Illinois . He later moved back to Frontenac to retire and be
close to family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son John Joseph II,
five sisters Marie Dabrowski, Barbara Bell, Christine Berteau, Helen
Plouvier and Katherine Squillace; brothers Anton Jr., Leonard and
Joseph Kotzman.
Survivors include his wife Evelyn (Kelly) Kotzman of the home; brother
Edward Kotzman of Springfield, TN; daughters Connie Cummins of
Pittsburg, KS, Cyndi Kotzman of Neosho, MO, Lucinda Turner of
Hutchinson, KS; son Kurt Kotzman of Frontenac, KS; step-son Jim
Bolinger of Mulvane, KS; grandchildren Kellie McCulley, Shana Turner,
Todd Cummins, Dail Cummins, Katie Kotzman, Kyle Kotzman; great-
grandchildren Mollie McCully Chloe McCulley; and a host of nieces,
nephews and special extended family at Sunset Manor Nursing Home
who’s care was exceptional.
Funeral Services will be 10am Wednesday November 18, 2009 at the
Friskel Funeral Home in Frontenac , KS with Fr. Robert Spencer
officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Frontenac , KS
where Full Military Honors will be conducted. Rosary will be recited at 7:
00pm Tuesday November 17, 2009 at the Friskel Funeral Home. Friends
may call after 1pm on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers the family ask
expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorials to the American
Legion Post 43 Frontenac, KS. Friends are asked to drop off or mail
memorials to Friskel Funeral Home 230 E. McKay Frontenac, KS 66763.
E-mail condolences may be left at www.friskel.com. Arrangements and
services are under the direction of Friskel Funeral Home of Frontenac,
KS.
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