John Albert Kozlik, age 83, a resident of Des Plaines, Illinois for 48 years passed away February 24, 2022. Beloved husband of 61 years to Joyce (nee Biewald). Loving brother of Ray and Stanley Kozlik, and brother-in-law to Ed (Julie) Biewald and Marilynn (the late Ted) Kretschmer. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Survived by many cousins and friends. John was born December 3, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Raymond and the late Anne (nee Kosiek) Kozlik. He was a veteran of the US Army. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 5, 2022 starting at 9:00 am at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois. Funeral mass to follow at 10:00 am at St. Stephen the Protomartyr Church, 1280 Prospect Ave, Des Plaines, Illinois. Interment in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Illinois. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com.