Mark A. Kocurek

Mark A. Kocurek, 81, of Georgetown, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home. He was born at home in Midway, South of Westville on good Friday in 1938. His parents were John Sr. and Garnet (Elliott) Kocurek.

Mark attended St. Marys Grade School and graduated from Schlarman High School in 1956. After high school Mark joined the US Navy and was trained as an aviation electrician. His duty stations included Oceana Virginia, Naples, Italy and Lakehurst, NJ. After serving he went to work at the central foundry plant of General Motors in Tilton, IL for 33 years as a millwright in the maintenance department.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Ellen and sister, Garnet Pfeifer He married in 1959 to Mildred I. Nale and in 2002 to Mary Twyning of Los Angelos, CA.

His children are Kerrie Ann Gill and Molly R. (Tom) Montgerard; three Granddaughters, Kellie Jo (Brock) Smith, Samantha Gill and Reese Montgerard; three great grandchildren, Avoree smith, Jude Gill and Stella Smith. All of the Georgetown area. he is also survived by his brother, John Kocurek Jr.

Mark was a longtime member of post #203 of the American Legion in Georgetown starting in 1990. He was commander of the post for 5 years and was also head of the honor guard.

A celebration of Marks life will be held at 10:00am on Friday, September 6, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Georgetown, Illinois 200 E. West. St. Georgetown, Illinois 61846, with Pastor James Blue Officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest a St. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Please join Marks family in sharing memories, pictures and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Services Visitation Thursday September 5, 2019 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sunset Funeral Homes & Memorial Park 3940 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834-1 Funeral Service Thursday September 5, 2019 7:00 PM Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Chapel 200 E. West Street Georgetown, , IL 61846 Funeral Service Friday September 6, 2019 10:00 AM Sunset's Houghton-Leasure Funeral Chapel 200 E. West Street Georgetown, , IL 61846