Nicholas Boyd Kocurek Obituary
We announce the death of Nicholas Boyd Kocurek of Aviston, Illinois, born in Fairmont City, Illinois, who passed away on October 17, 2026, at the age of 87. Nicholas will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nicholas Boyd Kocurek to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Seraphine Kocurek and Olinda Kempf; his stepfather Raymond Kempf; his stepson Ronald Tharp; and his siblings, Sam, Eugene, Ronald, Thomas Kocurek, Mary Lou Christenson and Barbara Hinton.
He is survived by: his wife Pat; and his children, David Kocurek (Sally) of Panama City Beach, FL, Joseph Kocurek (Jackie) of Panama Beach, FL, Maria Swadley of Panama City Beach, FL, Connie Foster (Kenny) of Carlyle, IL, Debbie Duncan (Richard) of Cahokia, IL, Carol Golik of Waterloo, IL and Linda Lung of Waterloo, IL. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Braun Family Funeral Home (265 Quarry Rd, Columbia, IL 62236). A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 9:30 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125).
