South Cook News

James E. “Jimmy” Kosiba, 70, was the beloved husband of Lori Kosiba for 41 years and devoted father of Timmy Kosiba and Colleen Purpura. He was the proud Papa of JJ, Claire, Madison, Rylee, and Noah, and the loving son of the late Eddie and Ellie Kosiba. Jimmy was also cherished by his siblings Maureen McLeod, Eileen Larson, and Joanne Klabacha, and adored by many nieces and nephews. He was a proud Member of IUOE Local 150 for 45 years.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 3-8 p.m. at Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home. The funeral will take place on Thursday, starting from the same location and proceeding to St. George Catholic Church for Mass, followed by interment at Good Shepherd Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Lewy Body Dementia Association would be appreciated. Memories and condolences can be shared on Jimmy's Tribute Wall on the Sheehy Funeral Home website. To honor Jimmy's memory, a memorial tree can be planted through the Tree Store.

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