Leon J. Kozicki, age 87, formerly of LaGrange, passed away on July 19, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Virginia (née Klockowski) Leon was preceded in death by his parents Catherine (née Lunk) and Leo Kozicki, stepmother Genevieve Kapanowski, brother in law the late Alfred (Lillian) Klockowski, and sister the late Rita (the late Michael) Trojaniak. Cherished uncle of Carol (Zenon) Nie, Patricia (the late Tom) Setlik, Kathy Prochot, Karen (Doug) Kelly and Cindy (Tom) McHugh. Dear great uncle to Dr. Jen Setlik, Mary Setlik, Andrea Nie, Tom Setlik, Christopher Prochot, Matthew Prochot, Kevin Kelly, Meagan Kelly and Ryan Kelly. Devoted friend to the late Jean Kraujalis, Kevin Kraujalis and family, and Denise (Darren) Kraujalis-Meyers and family. Special thanks to Laura Bethke.  Leon was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, musician, band leader, radio DJ, co-founder of the International Polka Association and Member of The American Legion Robert E. Coulter Jr. Post #1941. Employed by Cook County Juvenile Detention Center for 32 years. He had a zest for life and will be missed by all who knew him. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 24 from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM (American Legion Service at 5:00 PM) at Hallowell & James Funeral Home 1025 W. 55^th St., Countryside. Funeral Tuesday, July 25, with prayers to begin at 9:15 AM from the chapel and proceed to St. Cletus Church, LaGrange for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment with full Military Honors will follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Contributions to the American Heart Association would be greatly appreciated. Service Info: (708) 352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com