Carlo John Kauzlarich, age 86, formerly of Madison Heights, Michigan passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Trinity Pathway Hospice, Bettendorf.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at St. Lucy's Croatian Catholic Church, Troy, Michigan. Visitation will be 1:00 - 3:00 P.M., Saturday, April 23, 2011 at Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. 6601 38th Avenue, Moline. Burial will be at Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley, Michigan. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to an Illinois Hospice Organization or the Alzheimer's Association.
Carlo was born April 22, 1924 in Diamond, Iowa to Kazimir and Cecelia "Cila" Yadro Kauzlarich. He married Mary M. Jovanovich on January 22, 1955 in Mystic, Iowa.
Carlo was an Army Veteran during WWII and Korean War. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus.
He retired from the US Postal Service.
Survivors
Nieces Evelyn (Charles) Brown
Susan (Robert) Routt
Irene Kauzlarich
Linda Lundquist
Carol (Larry) Joens
Nephews Richard (Eleanor) Essig
David (Shelly) Kauzlarich
Frank (Cyndi) Kauzlarich
10 great nieces
6 great nephews
several great-great nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, parents, brothers, Matthew, Peter, Frank, sisters, Agnes Muchow, Mary Essig, Olga Egan, nephews Jerry L. Kauzlarich, Matthew Kauzlarich Jr., Daniel W. Egan, William Egan Jr. and nieces Barbara C. Logen and Carol Egan.
Online condolences may be expressed to Carlo's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Visitation Details
Saturday, April 23rd, 2011, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory
Monday, April 25th, 2011, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, Gramer Funeral Home
Monday, April 25th, 2011, 6:30pm, Gramer Funeral Home
Service Details
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011, 10:00am, St. Lucy's Croatian Catholic Church