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Martin Koziel Obituary
Nov. 21, 1961 - July 2, 2016
GALIEN - Martin Joseph Koziel, age 54, of Galien, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2016, in St. Joseph, Michigan, in the presence of his family.
Marty was born November 21, 1961 in Buchanan, Michigan, the son of John and Thelma (Traxler) Koziel.
Marty was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed deer hunting as well as mushroom hunting, snowmobiling and fishing; pretty much anything that involved being outside. He loved watching NASCAR on Sundays and all Notre Dame Sports, but spending time with his family was the most important thing to him! Marty lived on the family farm with his beloved Saint Bernard “Jake”; it was truly his happy place. He was very generous to everyone and would give to all in any way he could. He will always be remembered as being a kind soul and he will be sorely missed.
Martin is survived by his parents, John and Thelma Koziel; his siblings: Michael (Sally) Koziel, Mark Koziel, Matthew Koziel, Niki (Bob) Eddy and Toni (Rick) Canada; his nieces and nephews: Sara Koziel, Stacey (Ryan) Blaske, Aaron Koziel, Ryan Koziel, Erica Eddy, Adrian Eddy, Macy Koziel and Daniel Koziel; and a host of aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends.
Family and friends will gather Tuesday, July 5, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., with the Rosary held at 7:30 P.M., at Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, 106 Ash Street East, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 28 West Ash Street, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128.
Co-Celebrants are The Reverend Dan Doctor and The Reverend Don Suberlak.
Martin will be laid to rest in the St. John Canty Cemetery in Rolling Prairie, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers contributions be made in Marty's memory to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, and the Berrien County Cancer Services, 7301 Red Arrow Highway, Stevensville, Michigan 49127, and Shriner's Hospitals for Children, 2900 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Pobocik Chapel Wagner Family Funerals, Three Oaks, Michigan 49128.
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Memories and Condolences
for Martin Koziel
Caren Lucker Griffith
July 7, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Koziel family. May God watch over you. May His love and presence comfort you and give you strength. May the Lord grant you His peace in this time of heartache and mourning.
Marty was one of a kind. He had a big heart and a wonderful sweetness and kindness about him. He was always willing to take a few minutes to talk and laugh with me even if he was in a hurry. Marty was a fantastic guy and will be greatly missed.
Claudia & Danny Gayhart
July 6, 2016
Thelma, John and family,
We send our love and prayers to all of you. Wishing Marty peace now that he is with Jake and his heavenly father.
Phil & Annette Geminder
July 6, 2016
John, Thelma and family, we were so sad to hear of Marty's passing. There are so many memories I have while growing up and spending so much time in the Koziel home, where Marty was a little brother. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Gail Cole
July 5, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with all your family. I have good memories of Marty from school and as a neighbor. May you have strength, peace, and grace be upon your days ahead.
July 5, 2016
IM very sad for your loss! My heart aches. Marty always waved when I saw him drive by my mom and dads! The memories he brings back just thinking about him. So sorry! Kyle (Foster) Lea
Pam Koziel
July 5, 2016
Love and prayers for ALL of the Koziel and Traxler families. My heart aches immensely. Absent from the body, present with the Lord. Godspeed Marty. I love you friend.
Tim and Dorothy Kirk
July 5, 2016
Thoughts and prayers for the Koziel family. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Eric & Janice Grier
July 5, 2016
My mother Judy, passed away in 1993 from ovarian cancer
May the love of your friends and family surround you during this time of loss.
Rita Gitersonke
July 5, 2016
Marty was one of a kind and I will hugely miss this wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Robin (Roberts) Simpson
July 5, 2016
My deepest condolences to the Koziel family
Dick and Sandi Denman
July 5, 2016
Our deepest sympathys to the family of Marty Koziel. May God grant you comfort at a time such as this.
Mike Huffman
July 5, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Koziel family at this time of sorrow. Marty will be truly missed but never forgotten.
Craig Lutz
July 5, 2016
So sad to hear the news! My thoughts raced back to a simpler time of knowing Marty, when football practice and Friday night games were what we focused on most. My prayers are with John, Thelma Niki, and the Koziel family.
Eric & Sally Germinder
July 5, 2016
So sorry to the whole Koziel family to hear that Marty has left us. I'll always remember his kind spirit. Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Elio and Charlee Tiseo
July 5, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Scot Ender
July 5, 2016
Sending prayers to the Koziel family. Thanks Marty for making school something to look forward to. Enjoyed all the fun times we had together. You will be missed my friend.
Michael Worden
July 5, 2016
My family sends our thoughts and prayers to the Koziel family. May Gods hands hold Marty gently.
Nicholas Paprocki
July 4, 2016
John and Thelma,
I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family. Marty always brighten the Family Reunion and was almost like a brother to my mom and my aunt and uncles.
RIP Marty,
I will miss you and thank you for the wonderful times. Please say hello to my Grandma and Grandpa Ksiazek as well my Grandma and Grandpa Paprocki.
Michael & Bonnie Gleissner
July 4, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Koziel family. I will never forget all the good times we shared growing up, I will keep you all in my prayers and God bless you all.
Greg Price
July 4, 2016
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the Koziel family.
JoAnn & Mike Schneider
July 4, 2016
Thelma and John, our thoughts are with you and your entire family . So sorry to read of Marty's passing. May treasured memories stay in your hearts forever.
Brenda Dickey
July 4, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the Koziel family. So sorry to hear of Marty passing.
July 4, 2016
My deepest condolences to the entire Koziel family.
Penny DeForest (Canyon Lake, TX)
Terri and Bob Welty
July 4, 2016
Our deepest sympathy. We have wonderful memories of Marty as part of the neighborhood family. Rest in peace, Marty. Terri and Bob Welty
Jim and Jerry Kuhl
July 4, 2016
John and Thelma, so sorry to hear of Marty's passing. We are thinking of you and praying for you.
Annette Wesner
July 4, 2016
I remember Marty always having a smile on his face and a kind word to say he will be missed
Annette Wesner
July 4, 2016
I remember Marty always having a smile on his face and a kind word to say he will be missed
Denise and Geoff Neiswender
July 4, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Koziel family in your time of sorrow. May God look over you and give you strength. We have many great memories of times spent with Marty but our favorite is the time he went to Alabama with us to go to the Talladega race. He had a great time camping and do all the Nascar festivities.
Wyman Miller
July 4, 2016
John Thelma and the family. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Have so many wonderful memories of your family and especially Martin at this time. My Prayers and thoughts are with you. May God give you Peace and Blessings during this time.
July 4, 2016
We are very sorry about your loss. We are sending our Love and Prayers to the family.
Jerry and Mary Kennedy
Lisa Payne
July 4, 2016
John and Thelma and the entire Koziel family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.
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