Joseph L. Kovich

Joseph L. Kovich, 92 passed away peacefully at his home in Kansas City, Kansas on Friday July 8, 2016. Services for Joe will be Thursday, July 14, 2016, beginning with Visitation at 9:00 am, Rosary 9:45 am, Prayer Service 10:00 am at Skradski Funeral Home, 340 N. 6th, KCK and burial following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Joe was born December 5, 1923 in KCK, son of Joseph and Minnie (Ruby) Kovich. He served in the infantry from 1943-1946, a World War II Army Veteran. He retired in 1988 from KC Structural Steel Co.
Joseph was steadfast in his love of books and reading. Always encouraging grandchildren and great grandchildren to pursue higher education. He maintained an intellectual passion for numbers and mathematics. He spent much time caring for his three cats.
He is survived by his daughter, Lonnie Krivjansky Chiavola, KC,KS; daughter-in-law Cathy Stone, Sergeant Bluff, IA, five grandchildren; Cindy (David) Hinkle, West Des Moines, IA, Joe (Debbie) Krivjansky, Tonganoxie, KS, Douglas (Lori) Stone, Boise, ID, Steven Stone, San Diego, CA, Robert (Bea) Stone, Bellevue, NE; five great-granddaughters and seven great-grandsons. Preceded by parents, wife Nellie (Gray) Kovich, son Robert Stone, brother Milo Kovich and sister Carol Labesky.
Family expresses its immense gratitude for tireless care given by Crossroads Hospice. In lieu of flowers, suggest contributions to Crossroads Hospice, Lenexa, KS.
Joseph L. Kovich, 92 passed away peacefully at his home in Kansas City, Kansas on Friday July 8, 2016. Services for Joe will be Thursday, July 14, 2016, beginning with Visitation at 9:00 am, Rosary 9:45 am, Prayer Service 10:00 am at Skradski Funeral Home, 340 N. 6th, KCK and burial following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Joe was born December 5, 1923 in KCK, son of Joseph and Minnie (Ruby) Kovich. He served in the infantry from 1943-1946, a World War II Army Veteran. He retired in 1988 from KC Structural Steel Co. Joseph was steadfast in his love of books and reading. Always encouraging grandchildren and great grandchildren to pursue higher education. He maintained an intellectual passion for numbers and mathematics. He spent much time caring for his three cats. He is survived by his daughter, Lonnie Krivjansky Chiavola, KC,KS; daughter-in-law Cathy Stone, Sergeant Bluff, IA, five grandchildren; Cindy (David) Hinkle, West Des Moines, IA, Joe (Debbie) Krivjansky, Tonganoxie, KS, Douglas (Lori) Stone, Boise, ID, Steven Stone, San Diego, CA, Robert (Bea) Stone, Bellevue, NE; five great-granddaughters and seven great-grandsons. Preceded by parents, wife Nellie (Gray) Kovich, son Robert Stone, brother Milo Kovich and sister Carol Labesky. Family expresses its immense gratitude for tireless care given by Crossroads Hospice. In lieu of flowers, suggest contributions to Crossroads Hospice, Lenexa, KS.
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SERVICES Visitation
Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:00 AM
SKRADSKI FUNERAL HOME 340 N 6TH ST KANSAS CITY, Kansas 66101-3350
Rosary
Thursday, July 14, 2016 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
SKRADSKI FUNERAL HOME 340 N 6TH ST KANSAS CITY, Kansas 66101-3350
Prayer Service
Thursday, July 14, 2016 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
SKRADSKI FUNERAL HOME 340 N 6TH ST KANSAS CITY, Kansas 66101-3350
Burial
Thursday, July 14, 2016 10:45 AM
Mt. Calvary Cemetery 38 & State Kansas City, Kansas 66102