Warren George Kudzma, 88, of Rockford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2019. Born November 1, 1930 in Rockford. Son of George and Edna (Miller) Kudzma. Graduate of West High School. United in marriage to Bernadette Fazer on August 13, 1955. She predeceased him on July 15, 2010. Warren was with the United States Postal service as a mail carrier for 35 years having started in 1962. Member of the Knights of Columbus. Avid Green Bay Packer fan. Together with Bernie, they traveled to Hawaii, Montana, Upper Michigan, California and gone on cruises. Found enjoyment in watching Gunsmoke and anytime spent with family.
Survived by children, Steve (Jacqui) Kudzma, Tom (Kate) Kudzma, Ann (Stacey) Macias, Tim (Karen) Kudzma; grandchildren, Nicole (Kyle Shelly) Macias, Richie (Kinzie) Macias, Jason (Mandy) Rodgers; step-grandchildren, Dennis and Kendra; great-grandchildren, Alexia Beck, Ashton Macias, Raelynn Macias, Kaine Macias, Haley Rodgers; brother, Don (Nick Galatte) Kudzma; special friend, Donna Nagus. Predeceased by his parents; wife, Bernie; great-granddaughter, Ava Beck.
Special thanks to Generations at Neighbors in Bryon and the OSF St Anthony Hospital 2nd floor staff for all their loving care. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.
Celebration of Life Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 8 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park. Visitation at 9 a.m. until time of service. Burial at a later date in Sunset Memorial Gardens. To share a condolence www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com