Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
May 20, 1955 – Jan 14, 2020 (Age 64)
KOTZIAN, Michele A. – Of Davison, age 64, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 711 South Saginaw, Flint, Father Dan Scheid officiating.
Burial in New Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of one's choice.
Visitation 5-8 p.m. Thursday, and 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Friday at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
Michele will be at the church from 10 a.m. Saturday until the time of the service.
Michele was born in Flint, Michigan on May 20, 1955, the daughter of the late Leonard and Joan F. (Williams) Barnes.
On August 18, 1979 she married Mark D. Kotzian at St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church.
Michele received her Master’s Degree from Oakland University in 1985.
She was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where she sang in the choir.
She was in the prayer group at her church, Order of St. Luke. Michele also sang in the U of M Alumni Choir; was a member of the Michigan Educators Association. She rescued animals, especially Boxer dogs.
Michele was a teacher in the Lapeer School District for 38 years.
Surviving are husband, Mark D.;
children, Andrew Kotzian and JoAnna Kotzian;
brother, Steven Barnes;
sister, Lynn (Mitchell) Carr;
many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Special thanks to the Cottage of Davison and the Oaks at Woodfield.
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Mark -
My heart goes out to you Andrew, and Joanna. I'm so sorry for the suffering you are all having to endure. I loved Michele and have so many fond memories of the time we spent as couples with you guys when I was married to Christian. You guys were always so much fun and we shared a lot of joy. May the days ahead bring you healing and peace.
Much Love,
Teresa Chase
January 21, 2020
Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. Its been a long time but I think of you often
Dan Hall
January 18, 2020 | Flint, MI | Friend
Michelle was my sons teacher and she was amazing to him and to my husband and I.
Kelli Page
January 18, 2020 | Lapeer, MI | Acquaintance
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Hugs and love Mark. May Michelle Rest In Peace.
Liz Mihailoff
January 18, 2020 | Burton, MI | Friend
Sorry for your loss Mark, My thoughts are with you.
Patrick Koerber
January 17, 2020 | Montrose, MI | Coworker
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you Mark and your Family. So Very Sorry for your lose!!
Denny Ecker
January 17, 2020 | Mt. Morris, MI | Friend
Dear Michele, You have been such a joy to our families and brought so much laughter and great memories to all of us that know you. It didn't start out that way. When you and Mark first started dating he would always want the car ( the Black Squid) and I had to borrow Mom's car. I thought I lost a Brother and a car all at the same time. But in God's loving wisdom I had gained another beautiful and loving sister who I knew would take good care of of my Brother and bring such a loving kindness...
Paul Kotzian
January 17, 2020 | Grand Blanc, MI | Brother
Dear Mark,
I am so sorry to hear about Michele. There are such good memories of UM-Flint and all the wonderful experiences we had there. Best wishes to all your family.
Janet Middleton Ferguson
January 17, 2020
Sorry to hear of your families loss , my friend. Yall are in my thoughts,Mark. R.i.P Michele!!
Paul DeWitt
January 17, 2020 | Hobe Sound, FL | Friend
