Marion William Kozak, age 96, of Maryville, IL, born November 18, 1926 in Granite City, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

Marion was a retired electrician after 42 years of service at Granite City Steel, He was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of Mother of Perpetual Catholic Church in Maryville. He loved fishing at Table Rock Lake, golfing, and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Olga (Kovachich) Kozak; his wife, Patricia (Shelton) Kozak; his daughter, Cathie Castillo, a brother, John Kozak, a sister, Olga Johnson, and special friend, Shirley McGovern.

He is survived by his granddaughter, Maria (Tim) Druhe of Granite City, IL; two great-grandchildren: Garlen (Whitney) Hankins III and Zachary Druhe; three great-great grandchildren: Noah, Fynn, and Scarlett; three bonus grandchildren: Ava McGovern, Anna (Ben) Griffith, and Stephanie (Clint) Brandt; 2 bonus great-grandchildren: Sonny & Ella; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, Maryville.

A funeral mass will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Maryville, with Father Rob Johnson, Celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Edwardsville, IL.

Memorials may be made to Mother of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and will be received at the visitation or may be mailed to Barry Wilson Funeral Home, 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville IL 62062