by Janet Dovidio
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Stephen Hrncar, 81, of Nicholasville, Ky., formerly of Woodstock, died May 19, 2012, at his home.
He was born Oct. 30, 1930, in Cicero, to Stephen Hrncar and Katarina Vrlak.
He married Margaret Solms Oct. 26, 1957.
Hrncar was a veteran and served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Denise Hrncar and Diana (Steve) Raney; two sons, Stephen (Carol) Hrncar and Michael Hrncar; five grandchildren, Katrina (Tony) Arizzi, Stephanie Cooley, Joshua Farrell and partner Terry Teele, Abigail (Eric) Guzman and Amber Raney; and two great-grandchildren, Carolin Arizzi and Dominic Arizzi.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ralph Hrncar.
Visitation and a liturgical wake service were May 25 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock.
A funeral Mass was held May 26 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock.
Interment was in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials Masses would be appreciated.
A donation can be sent to a charity of the donor’s choice.