Thelma Pauline Koziel, 86, of Bridgman died peacefully Monday, March 1, 2021, at home surrounded by her children.
She was born November 22, 1934 in Monte Vista, Colorado to Nicholas and Irene Traxler. She married John Koziel June 23, 1956 at Saint John Kanty Catholic Church in Rolling Prairie, Indiana.
Thelma will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, John Koziel of Bridgman; five children, Michael (Sally) Koziel of Niles, Mark Koziel of Buchanan, Matthew Koziel of Bridgman, Toni (Rick) Canada of Chicago, Illinois, and Nicholi (Bob) Eddy of Bridgman; eleven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Zelda Clark of St. Charles, Illinois; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Martin Koziel; and seven siblings.
The family will observe a private remembrance. A celebration of life memorial will be held at a date and time, to be announced.
Thelma will be laid to rest in Saint John Kanty Cemetery, Rolling Prairie.
The family prefers contributions in Thelma’s memory be made to Caring Circle Hospice, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085, or to St. Mary of the Assumption, 28 West Ash Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128..
Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks. Please share a memory or a message online: wagnercares.com.
Posted On: Wednesday, March 3, 2021 11:02 AM
