KNIGHTSTOWN
Frank Hilcz, 91, of Knightstown, Indiana, passed away June 18, 2024, at Hancock Regional. He was born on July 16, 1932, in Budapest, Hungary to Frank Hilcz and Etelka Boss Hilcz.
Frank attended high school in German and Hungary and graduated in 1951. He became a United States Citizen on September 21, 1951.
Frank served his country in the United States Army from 1955-1957. During his service in the Army, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and served in the European Command 11th ABN as an auto mechanic. He had worked for 32 years with the BMV. And he had also been a machinist for several years. He was a member of the Knightstown American Legion Post #152.
Frank is survived by his wife, Judy (Harrell) Hilcz; Daughter, Julia (Pat) Sanders; son, Robert (Jenny) Hilcz; 4 Stepchildren, Daniel (Special friend, Diane) Florea, Dawn Florea, Carrie (Chris) Underwood & James (Jenny) Florea; & 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Ethel.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm, Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Bozell Funeral Homes, Condo Chapel, 130 S. Main Street, Wilkinson, Indiana with Pastor Danny Thompkins officiating. A visitation will be held 11-1pm, Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Glen Cove Cemetery, Knightstown, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to Knightstown American Legion.
Online condolences may be shared at: www.bozellfuneralhome.com.
