Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte, is handling the arrangements for Francis “Frank” M. Kosco, 87, of Walkerton, Indiana, who passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018.
Frank was born June 26, 1930, in Chicago to Andrew and Anna (Szaniszlo) Kosco. He retired from AT&T in March of 1984. He was also employed with the County of LaPorte in maintenance and served as a LaPorte County Reserve officer for many years.
On August 15, 1970, Frank married Barbara Kopischke, who survives along with their children, Michael Kosco of Indiana, Mark (Paula) Kosco of North Aurora, Illinois, Matthew (Linda) Kosco of Munster, Indiana, Mitchell Kosco of Ft. Myers, Florida, Scott (Krissy) Kosco of Munster, Indiana, Karen Kranz of Middletown, Wisconsin, Tim (Cindy) Kranz of Blue Springs, Missouri, and Diana (Bert) Lindstrom of Mokena, Illinois; 14 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and a sister, Carol (Robert) Parise of Illinois.
Sons Jim Kranz and Mike Kranz and a brother, Andrew Kosco, all preceded him in death.
Frank was a member of St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church and its men’s club, and Knights of Columbus St. Michael Council 1542 in LaPorte. He served his country as a United States Marine.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, March 16, at Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, March 16, at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Church in (Fish Lake), Walkerton, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony de Padua Parish, 7732 IN. 4, Walkerton, IN 46574; or Great Lakes Caring Hospice Foundation, 900 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49202.
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