Father Charles Kouba, 93, died July 13 at Presence St. Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Niles. He was pastor emeritus of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Lemont.

Born in Chicago, he attended Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Sacred Heart High School, Quigley Preparatory Seminary and the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary before being ordained in 1951.

He was assistant pastor of Mary Queen of Heaven, Cicero (1951-1953); Our Lady of the Mount, Cicero (1953-1960); Our Lady of Good Counsel (1960-1962); St. Agnes of Bohemia (1962-1969); and St. Agnes, Chicago Heights (1969-1971). He was pastor of Sts. Cyril and Methodius (1971-1990) and then associate pastor of St. Joseph (1990-1993).

He was named pastor emeritus of Sts. Cyril and Methodius when he retired in 1993.

He had resided at Presence St. Benedict for 14 years.