She was the beloved wife of Philip F. Kazmierski. JoEllen was predeceased by her parents and sister, Marie Grill. JoEllen is survived by her husband, Philip; brother, Tom Grill (Karilyn); two children, Michael (Jessica) Kazmierski and Scott (Stephanie) Kazmierski; and grandchildren, Jackson, Alexander, and Chloe.
JoEllen worked for Okemos Public Schools for many years and retired in 2015. JoEllen enjoyed shopping with her friends and taking day trips. When JoEllen’s mom relocated to Okemos, it provided endless opportunities to spend quality time together. She cherished spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. JoEllen loved supporting Wayne State Football and University of Michigan athletics.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at St. Martha Parish, 1100 West Grand River Ave., Okemos with Father Michael Murray, Pastor, presiding.
The family will receive friends from 3:00-8:00 with a Rosary at 7:00 on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 East Grand River Ave., East Lansing and also one hour prior to the Mass at church.
Burial will be at East Lawn Memory Gardens in Okemos.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Michigan Chapter, 1471 E. Twelve Mile Road, Madison Heights, MI 48071.
The family wishes to thank all of the people at The University of Michigan Hospital for the wonderful care and support they provided JoEllen and her family.
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