Lee Kurniskie, 56, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2018.

Lee was born on April 10, 1962 in Springfield Illinois.

He is survived by his parents, Raymond and Dorothy Kurniskie; brother, Kent (Brenda) Kurniskie; daughter, Jessica Kurniskie; nieces, Melissa (David) Hartman, and Samantha Kurniskie; great-nephew, David A. Hartman; several cousins, and his beloved cat Max

Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester with Pastor Nick Sutton officiating.  Burial will be at a later date.