Carolyn Kozlik Obituary

Carolyn Delores Kozlik passed away peacefully on October 1st, 2014. Cherished wife of Robert Kozlik and mother to Lori Thompson and Christopher Kozlik. Loving grandmother to Seth, Troy, Tess, Connor, and Kevin. Aunt to Aric, Justin, and Elysia Ahrens. Great aunt to Alex and Molly Ahrens. Carolyn graduated in 1967 from Northeastern Illinois University with a B.A. in Education. Carolyn taught fourth grade at District 96 Kildeer Countryside School and Willow Grove School from 1978 to 1999. She earned her M.A. from Concordia University in 1990. With retirement unbecoming, she continued to teach gifted classes at Ivy Hall School in Highland Park, Il. from 1999 to 2006. Along with her love and passion for teaching, Carolyn was a prolific reader, an avid gardener and loved nature, birds, and wildlife of all kinds.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 2, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Carolyn Kozlik

10 Entries

Kevin Kozlik

August 21, 2022

I remember a time where you and I, were sitting on the swing in the backyard eating grown cherries, or the time where we played with water guns. I miss that. And I miss you. I´m trying to move on I really am, I´m starting to accept it, and I´m starting to live a life that you would be proud of. I love you.

Kevin Kozlik

February 15, 2022

I remember sitting outside, in the springtime on the wooden swing, just going back and forth as a child with my grandmother. She is the foundation of me, and i will never forget her because she shaped who i am today.

Kevin Kozlik

March 19, 2017

Hi gramma. I miss your very much. I miss your garden. Your garden peppers, green beans, tomatoes were very yummy. The ground cherries taste nice. You are in my heart. I miss your hugs and smiles and you. I will always love you. I dream of you every night. From, Kevin kozlik

Connor Kozlik

March 17, 2017

As a kid, my grandmother helped me see the beauty of nature more than I used to know. It was very fun going to her house and having fun, she saidhelped me with my accelerated math class in third grade and still taught me things till her last battle with cancer. She will still live on with our hearts and rest in peace

Maria Kozlik

February 14, 2017

Dear mom,

The kids still miss you tremendously. We often talk about you and we smile at all the fun times we all had. We remember your smile as Kevin entered your house and just strolled pass everyone and would say hello and you would just nod and point to the garden. The way you planned your garden according to what Kevin liked. Your smile when Connor would talk to you as he always being more mature than his age, always asking you questions and you smiling. The way you would make hot chocolate to the tea time you shared with them. The dozen half dollar pancakes that would get eating by noon and you making more. From the moment they were born you smiled at how they brightened your day. Kevin still often cries at night for you. The only thing I can do is hold him tight. I wish I can make their sadness go away. I remind them of how much you loved them and they should not stop loving you. I miss your smile and miss your voice. I admit it was hard to go out to the garden. It took me a year to do it. Your flowers bring a smile as I remember how you loved to spend time in the garden. I promise I will try to make the zucchini bread like you did. Chris misses you every day and we all wish you could be with us. We know you are in heaven watching your family. We love you.

Connor Kozlik

July 21, 2016

Today, July twenty-first, would be my grandmother's birthday, I know she is celebrating it in heaven now. Looking back and seeing all the fun stuff we did together over the years at her house brings a warmth feeling. I can think of some funny stuff we did like when Kevin and I got messy in the kitchen making brownies, I could feel her heart sing every day from the heavens above. Another memory would be having all her grandchildren by her side for some quality time. I miss her tremendously. Love you Connor.

connor kozlik

February 23, 2016

Me and My grandmother used to make brownies, watch movies, and talk, reading books, and other things to

Chris Kozlik

January 15, 2016

Carolyn fiercely loved all her five grandchildren. She is sorely missed.

connor kozlik

October 19, 2015

This is connor and I loved my grandmother so much that I come here alot

Connor and Kevin Kozlik

October 6, 2014

We love you mom and we all miss you tremendously.