OBITUARY
Janina "Jean" Stephania (Jackowski) Kozel
September 28, 1923 – November 10, 2020
IN THE CARE OF
Lindsey Funeral Homes
Janina “Jean” S. Kozel, 97, peacefully passed into glory early Tuesday morning, November 10, 2020, at Brookdale Senior Living in Harrisonburg.
Jean was born September 28, 1923, in Hamtramck, Michigan, and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Helen Milkowska Jackowski. On December 5, 1941, she married Nicholas C. Kozel who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her eldest son, Anthony M. Kozel, and great-grandson, Porter S. Kozel.
She was a member of Covenant Reformed Church in Harrisonburg. For many years she taught reading at Good Shepherd School and Day Care where she was known as “Grammy” and loved by all.
Jean was an avid reader who also enjoyed expressing her artistic talents in a variety of ways, leaving behind a myriad of pencil drawings, as well as oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings.
Surviving are three sons, George J. (Judy) Kozel, Harrison Township, Michigan, Nickolas G. (Caryn) Kozel, Harrisonburg, Virginia, and Thomas H. (Barbara) Kozel, Algonac, Michigan; 15 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Her body will be cremated at Lindsey Funeral Home and Crematory in Harrisonburg. Due to recently updated COVID-19 restrictions, the Reverend David Shank will conduct a private memorial service on November 27, 2020 at the Lindsey Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel.
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FAMILY
- George J. Kozel (Judy) Son
- Nickolas G. Kozel (Caryn) Son
- Thomas H. Kozel (Barbara) Son
- Fifteen Grandchildren
- Thirty-Seven Great-Grandchildren
- Five Great-Great-Grandchildren
- Nicholas C. Kozel Husband (deceased)
- Anthony M. Kozel Son (deceased)
- Porter S. Kozel Great-Grandson (deceased)
- Helen Milkowska Jackowski Mother (deceased)
- Anthony Jackowski Father (deceased)
Past Services
Friday,
November 27, 2020
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Janina "Jean" Stephania (Jackowski) Kozel
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