William John "Bill" BLOZIS, 85, 908 Salem Road, died midnight February 10, 1991, at Crossroads Community Hospital.

Mr. BLOZIS was a machinist at J. I. Case Co. in Rockford for 45 years until retirement.

He was born June 20, 1905 in Brooklyn NY, a son of John Peter and Maria Anna (KUBILUS) BLOZIS.

August 11, 1956, in Rockford, he married Melba Faye HESTER, who died August 16, 1985.

August 22, 1986, in Mt. Vernon, he married Oleta Roberson PAGE, who survives.

Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at South Hickory Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Buss Hart officiating. Those attending are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hughey Funeral Home.

In addition to his wife, Mrs. BLOZIS survived by one daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Betty) NELSON of Racine, Wis.; three sons, Terry BLOZIS and wife Benita, of Rockford, William J. BLOZIS, Jr. and wife Joan, of Clairmont, Calif, and Michael PAGE of Escanada, Mich.; two sisters, Mrs. Albina RIGOTTI of Rockford, and Mrs. Julia GAUBAS of Brumsick, GA; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. BLOZIS was a Methodist. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.

Source: The Register News - Mt. Vernon, IL
Date: Monday, February 11, 1991
Submitted by: Mary Zinzilieta