John J. Paczosa, age 96, of Sioux City died peacefully on Saturday November 27, 2010 at Holy Spirit Retirement Home in Sioux City.

A Memorial Service was held on Saturday November 27 at Holy Spirit. There will be no public visitation or services held as John had requested that his remains be donated for research to the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. Waterbury Funeral Service has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be made to www.waterburyfuneralserviceinc.com.

John was born on November 20, 1914 in South Sioux City, Nebraska, the youngest son of Frank and Genevieve Paczosa. He was a lifelong resident of the Sioux City area. He honorably served his country during World War II as a member of the United States Army from 1939-1945,retiring as a Staff Sergeant.

He was united in marriage with Helen Morris,in 1947. Helen preceded John in death in December of 2001.

John was employed as a clerk for the Illinois Central Railroad for 34 years. He also was a former member of St. Francis Catholic Church and Immaculate Conception Parish. He was a current member of the Holy Spirit Community.

John will be missed by his family which includes his sons Bruce(Nancy) of Orland Park, Illinois and Gary(Debra) of Spring, Texas, his four grandchildren and his five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife Helen, one brother, and three sisters.