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Muriel G "Mickey" Kopol
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Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Mickey was the daughter of a Russian immigrant. Bright and curious from a young age, she taught herself to read at age three and remained a lifelong, voracious reader. After graduating from South Shore High School, she became a nurse and later met her future husband, Jack Kopol.
A devoted animal lover, Mickey owned a dog grooming shop and raised dachshunds in Chicago. In her 40s, she and Jack moved to Encinitas CA, where they successfully ran a fine watch wholesale business into their 70s.
Mickey had a soft heart for animals and a fearless tongue with people. Her candor was hilarious, shocking, and inspiring in its authenticity-all at the same time.
She is survived by her daughters, Shelly Kopol, Dona Kopol Bonick, and Diane Butler; her grandchildren, Danielle Zeghbib, Eric Gall, Dylan Bonick, Max Bonick, Heather Butler, and Sean Butler; her great-grandchildren, Collin Gall, Quinnie Bonick, and Flora Bonick; her brother, Sidney Friedman; sons-in-law, John Bonick and Pat Butler; and her beloved dachshund, Gracie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Kopol.
A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, June 6, at 11:00 a.m. at El Camino Cemetery in San Diego. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the San Diego Humane Society.
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Ronna B Bixby
August 11, 2025
I am so incredibly sorry to just now hear of your loss. I adored your mother and would have been there to celebrate her amazing life.
Ronna Bixby
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Ruth Newmark
June 6, 2025
I am saddened to learn of Mickey's death, sad that yet another of the generation of my late husband, Leonard Newmark, has left this earth. As Leonard's wife of 70 years, I was privileged to have known Mickey's mother Dorothy, her brother Sidney, her husband Jack, and many of the immediate and extended Newmark family. Mickey and I did not see each other frequently, but I was pleased to note that in her later years, Mickey delighted in her distant travels about which she spoke with great enthusiasm. I send my condolences to all that were close to Mickey, especially to her three daughters.-Ruth Newmark
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