Margaret Bokar

Margaret Anne Bokar (née Kozan), age 96, of Plainfield, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

She was born on February 24, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Peter and Anna (née Shelko) Kozan. Margaret was also a long-time resident of Euclid, Ohio, and Plainwell, Michigan.

Margaret is lovingly remembered by her children, Chuck (Dr. Laura) Bokar, Richard Bokar, Catherine Bokar, and Robert Bokar; her cherished grandchildren, Megan Bokar, Emily Bokar, Jonathan (Megan) Bokar, Benjamin (Nicole) Oberman, and Sarah (Nate) Houston; and her beloved great-grandchildren, Charlie Bokar, Hannah Bokar, and Noah Houston. She is also survived by her son-in-law, Stuart Oberman; her nieces and nephews, Margaret (John) Calderone, Michael Solloway, Robert (Angie) Solloway, and Donald (Dawna) Solloway; as well as many dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bokar; her daughter, JoAnne Oberman; and her sister, Josephine (Bernard) Vranesic.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 24021 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville, Illinois.

An additional visitation will take place on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 Illinois Route 59, Plainfield, Illinois. Interment will follow at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Joliet, Illinois.

Memorial contributions in Margaret's name may be made to Susan G. Komen – Breast Cancer Foundation. Info: 630-922-9630 or www.beidelmankunschfh.com