Ira Ike Cozad

Ira F. "Ike" Cozad, 76, of Monmouth, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. Ike was born May 30, 1936 in Galesburg, the son of Ira T. and Madeline (Zefo) Cozad.  He married Linda Miller on March 6, 1970 in El Paso, TX.  Ike is survived by his wife Linda of Monmouth; one son, James Cozad of Monouth; two daughters, Penny Cozad and Tamara Shaw both of Phoenix, AZ; nine grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren.  He is also survived by three brothers, Francis "Dale" (Betty) Cozad of Oklahoma City, OK, Jame (Nancy) Cozad of Azle, TX, and Charles (Ann) Cozad of Oneida; and seven sisters, Rochelle German, Agnes (Tom) Smith, Eleanor Nelson, Stella Smith, and Barbar Turbitt all of Galesburg, Paula (Donald) Mudd of Norwood, MO, and Madeline (James) Lipsky of Leesburg, FL. Along with his parents, Ike was preceded in death by his sister and brother in law, Lucinda (Donny) Byerly. Ike served in the US Air Force and was an over the road truck driver for many years.  In his free time Ike enjoyed working on cars. Visitation for Ike will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 25, 2013 at Watson-Thomas Funeral Home, Galesburg.  The rosary will be prayed at 8 p.m.  Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation.  Memorials may be made to the family c/o Watson-Thomas Funeral Home.  To share condolences with the family visit www.watsonthomas.com.