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Obituary for Bessie Jilek (Kozel)

Bessie Jilek, 92, passed away in Springfield, MO. She was born on January 17, 1925. Bessie belonged to Degree of Honor and volunteered at Cox South. She was preceded in death by her husband, Otto Jilek. Bessie is survived by her children, Kathleen Lombardo, William Ludwig and wife Peggy, Kenneth Ludwig and wife, Nancy, Laura Rogers and husband, Mike. Grandchildren, Will and his wife Mary, Corri, Jason and Erin. Great-grandchildren, Shawn, Abby and Ashton.
A private graveside will be at a later in Darien, IL. In lieu of flowers make donations to the Humane Society of SW Missouri or Harmony House. Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home South.

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