Kathleen Koziel Obituary

it’s almost 10 years since you left us. My heart still aches for you. My mind still thinks of you. I know you’re watching over us and I know you’re giving me guidance on how to help our children navigate their lives. I hope dad will let you drop in on us from time to time and maybe get to see all the memories that have been made since you left, and all the ones to come. I have tried to be more like you, to put others first to think of others first, and to do for others. I don’t know how I have made 10 years without you. I hope I have done a good job with our children, and with honoring your memory. I try to be more like you every day, but it is very hard, because there is no replacement for you. I love you with all my heart which is taking today as it has every day since you died. I will continue to watch over our children, to give them advice if I asked him to try and make memories with them and for them. Lastly, I want to say that Janet has become more like my little sister than a sister-in-law. Big Jeff has been there for me as well.
Also, your good friend Barb has now become a good friend to me, and I can see how both of you could be sisters. I love you, KATHY now and forever.❤

Me and my Mom

I can't believe another year has passed without you. I can't tell you how many times I think about someone from the old neighborhood and I can't remember their name or their sister's name and I think I'll call Kathy. She remembers everything about everyone. Then I realize I can't call you ever again. I'm so glad we were sisters and grew up together. You were always so kind hearted and helped everyone. I miss you today and I will miss you tomorrow and the day after that
. . . I know we will be together again, hopefully sitting around a table with Mom and Carol having one of our cake and coffee get togethers. This is a very difficult time of year for all of us as it brings back all the bad memories of that week in 2015. Miss you and love you always.❤

Another year without hearing your voice , seeing your smile or giving you a hug . Another year of you missing out on our lives & us on yours . Approaching 8 years now , being alone without you has been the hardest . Love you forever & always . Jenny

I can't believe another year has gone by since you left us. You were such a kind and funny person. It seems like I miss you more each year. My only comfort is that I know you are with Mom and Dad and Carol, as well as our grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. I try to help Rich and your kids the best way I know how, but no one can fill your shoes. I pray you are at peace. Until we meet again.❤

Going on 8 years & I miss you like crazy every single day.

Kathy was my high school friend, and my neighbor. Her daughter Jennifer Koziel wrote a beautiful, spot on tribute to Kathy that I just read. Kathy was selfless, kind, considerate, thoughtful,always had a smile on her face and her laughter resonated. She was a loving daughter and sister. Kathy adored her children and husband. She was a true Chicagoan! Her death was untimely.
I miss her.- Lisa Keller

Kathy, it has been almost eight years now, and my heart still hurts , I still feel sad, my heart still aches for you. When you passed away, half of my heart went with you, and the other half aches everyday . I always as God if we could have just a few more hour, days, or weeks
To talk about our 40 plus years together.
There will always be a large open wound on my heart , which will never heal . I know your in a better place with no pain.
Love, your husband, best friend, partner, and Buddy forever.
Richard

Kathy, it has been seven years since I last had a chance to see you and talk to you. In my mind I know you can never be here with me again, but in my heart, I´m always asking God to let you come back, even if it is for a short visit. I want to hear your voice, hear you laugh, see you smile, all those things who made you the warm and loving person you will always be.
I now have a sister to talk to, your baby sister Janet is now like a sister to me. In a lot of ways she is just like you. She listens to me and understands more than anyone the loss of a true life partner. My heart still aches for you everyday, and I know you are watching over me and our children. I will continue to be there for children in anyway that they need me, but I will never be able to you. I love you now and forever.
Your Husband, Best Friend, Partner and Buddy forever .
Richard

Seven years ago today , my life as I knew it came to a complete end & it´s never been the same or ever will be again . My perfect , beautiful , caring , charismatic, loving , beloved mother left this earth fighting every moment to stay a second longer with us . I´m going to share something from that day I never have before . My Mom never did sign her DNR form, so when she stopped breathing & we called paramedics, they began performing CPR. All I remember was my Pepe barking in the kitchen & me pulling on one of their coats, pleading with them that "I will give you everything I have , all my money , just please , please, please , please save my Mom please " as I cried endless tears of hysteria . 7 years later I can still hear those words echo in the back of my mind . You are missed beyond words , more than you could ever imagine or know. I´m sorry I wasn´t a better daughter to you while you were alive & I feel the guilt everyday . I know no one is perfect , but YOU actually we´re . I know you are around us all the time & that you only physically left us , but it doesn´t make it any easier . I will you love you forever and always & miss you every second of every day . I hope you are pain free & with your Mom & Dad , other relatives & taking care of my 2 babies , my Chico , Pepe Juan & Howey . #MyAngelMother #SevenYears #NeverGetsEasier 10~17~15

I can't believe I have not seen your beautiful smile for 7 years. I miss you each and every day. I miss your sense of humor and the kindness you showed everyone who crossed your path. You are missed more than you could imagine.

Janet Bloom

Six years ago , I was highly in denial about you leaving this earth . I mentally couldn’t comprehend a life without you in it . Know you are the most amazing mom, wife , sister & grandma to ever walk this earth .. no question about it. So many things have happened in 6 six years you have missed out on that you should have been here to see . Every time I have a question or something happens I want to run to the living room & tell you about it but you’re not there . I know how much you loved life & if I could’ve traded places with you I would have so you wouldn’t have had to feel another ounce of pain . You’re not were you belong - you belong here with you’re family & we are the better place. The only comfort I have is that you’re surrounded by family , you’re two grand babies , Leena Ann & John Richard , Chico & Pepe & now my Howey. I miss you every second of everyday and I’m always thinking of you . I try & fight so hard to be ok & be happy but loosing you & the others has made that next to impossible but I do try . I love you to the moon and back . I’m only grateful you aren’t suffering anymore . Love you forever ~
You’re daughter ~Jennifer

Sometimes it seems like yesterday we used to get together on Sundays at my home and sit in the yard on the swing and just enjoy being together as a family and reminiscing about the old days on Drake Avenue. Those were some of the best times of my life. I miss you so much and know you are in a better place. It's so sad that most of our family is gone. At least I know that you have family with you and one day we will be together again too.

Love you -

Janet Bloom

It’s almost 6 years since you left us. I miss you every minute of everyday. I want so much for you to be here, and make memories with me and our children . My heart will always be broken and hurt for you. I am trying to be more like you and be there for our children. Your husband, Best Friend, Partner, and Buddy, forever.
Richard,

Remembering you Mom today & everyday. Miss you millions .

It’s been five years since I’ve seen your face , heard your voice ,& gave you a hug. Five years of missing you everyday , wishing you were here & asking why take such an amazing, wonderful soul so deserving of Living a long life away far too soon.. It’s only gotten harder since you left , if that’s even possible. I miss you everyday & think about you all the time . Take care of your 2 grand babies , Chico & Pepe & now my Beautiful pekin Duck Howey . I love you to the moon & back .

~Jenny

I can't believe it's been five years since you left us. Sometimes it seems like a few months and sometimes it seems like forever. I miss you everyday. I miss your zest for life and your humor. Until we meet again, know that you are always in my thoughts.

I try to forget the date of your death as it makes me so sad. I miss you everyday. You were a great sister. I know I will see you again one day.

Love Janet

Almost 4 years later , the pain is the same , missing you is the same , living without... will never be the same . Love you to the moon & back forever ~Jennifer ♥

On my mind, in my heart & missing you always.

One Year

It was a year since u went away
God knows we wanted you to stay.


You fought until the end , you lost your voice, it broke my heart you had no choice.


A hero in my mind and heart I know we're never far apart.


Why are the good always taken away while the bad and evil are allowed to stay?


I was in denial to the very end , I'm so sorry my mind just wouldn't give in.


Give in To the fact your were fading away with each day, I prayed for a miracle , my mother would not be taken away .


I wish I could come stay with you and visit everyday, but I know in the ground is where you must stay.


My world fell apart a year ago today, half of me died mom when you went away.

LOVE YOU FOREVER

I hope you had a nice Mother's Day in heaven with your mom and all the others. It was the worst day ever like everyday is without you. I miss you every second , of every minute of every hour of every day.❤

Happy 64th Birthday in heaven Mom. You will never know the sadness & void I have from your being taken from me. We love you.

Your always lighting the way for me mom.

I knew Kathy as a St. Mary Star of the Sea parent and many years later I would see her at Curves. She was a kind and loving woman.

My sincere sympathy to your family.

Kathy Morrissey

Aunt Kathey I just wanted to let you know you will be missed very much and loved forever. You were always so supportive of me while I was struggling with my own life issues and I will for ever be appreciative of you. I will always keep my Precious Moments you gave me for every birthday close to me and safe. I love you very much and my promise to you is to fix my life and make you proud as you watch over me. Rest in pease Aunt Kathey.
Love your God Daughter,
Sarah Koziel

Thank you for sending little signs this past week. I know you are here... I know you are with us.❤

I only met her once at Brian's wedding but she was an absolute sweet heart. I am so sorry for your loss.

Kathleen it was such a pleasure to meet you. You will be greatly missed. Hugs to your family

Kathy,
I am so very honored to have gotten to know you and your wonderful family. Avery really enjoyed drawing for you and your enthusiasm over it kept her motivated to do more. You will be missed greatly and we promise to stay close to your family. ❤

Rich, Were so sorry to here about Kathy our
thoughts and prayers our with you and your family.

Ron-n-Wanda Voss

I got the privelige of meeting kathleen at the mia walk 2 years ago with her son jeff. She was a wonderful woman, rip kathleen prayers to your family and friends during this difficult time. You were loved by so many people and animals. May your family find comfort through support of god and friends and family.

You were a beautiful angel here on earth and now you are one of God's beautiful angels, Pee-Wee and I love you!!

I am so sorry for you loss. No matter what your mom and wife will always be in your hearts and memories. You will all be
in my prayers.
Shirley Augustinius

Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this hard time, and you all are on my mind today. Kathy is a beautiful person and I feel so lucky to have met her and called her friend. I will never forget the excitement of getting that email from Jeff saying they would be coming to New York for Mia Day. I will miss you a lot, as will all your friends who met you through Mia. XOXO

To the Family and Friends of Kathy Koziel:

I had the pleasure to attend St. Mary's High School with Kathy for 4 years. She always was a wonderful friend and had such a kind spirit. Most recently, we saw each other on a random NBC5 Chicago post and became Facebook friends which gave us an opportunity to catch up.

I will pray for those family and friends that are grieving for her.that you are held close and comforted in God's arms.

I will miss you Kathy and I am so saddened by your passing. Rest in peace my friend.

Love you

To my Best Friend and Partner for 40 years, I sit here this morning quietly thinking about our life together. I have butterflies in my stomach because I cannot wait to see you today, just like I felt going on our first date. I am in awe of all the peoples lives you touched and the way you did it. I have always told people that you were the most unselfish, loving, and giving person I have ever met, and also the better of our two halves. Just so you know you are irreplaceable, and no one will ever fill the hole in my heart that I have right now. Rest assured that I will watch over our children and Pepe, and you will be part of every aspect of our lives forever. I also wanted you to know that your two sisters have been there for me and the kids in a way that you would. You should be proud of them. Most important is that I hope you know that I did everything I could for you, and that in your eyes I did a good job. This is not goodbye for you and I, but I will see you later. I am now learning what it means and what it takes to be more like you and hope that I can be that person.
I love you with all my heart which is aching today, but I know you will always be with me.

Your husband and friend

Richard

Jennifer, I am so sorry t hear about your mom...she was a wonderful lady, I have many wonderful memories from our days at the rink....she is in my prayers as are you and your family....she will always be in your heart..our deepest sympathys....ellen & al dudycha

Our deepest condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort help guard your hearts and thoughts during this difficult time.

My deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family of Kathleen A. Koziel. May you find comfort in knowing that Almighty God promises that all sickness, and death will be removed from the earth. Love, L. Jenkins

At this most difficult time we hope that you can find some comfort in your many special memories of Kathy. She will be greatly missed by us and I know many others.

Thoughts and prayers are with the Koziel family during this difficult time. May she rest in peace.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Dear Rich and family,
I am very sorry for you loss. My wife and I will keep all of you in our prayers and pray that comfort and peace may come to you and your family.


Sincerely
Glenn and Kathy Harms

I LOVE YOU MOM. I have never lived withoutout you & now I must. Your IRREPLACEABLE!! My life will forever be changed. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. Kathy, you were truly an amazing woman with a big heart and now you are an angel who has definitely earned her wings.

Jennifer you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Your family is in my prayers.

Goodbye dear friend you are forever in my heart.

Im very sorry for your loss brian
I am here if you need a friend to talk to.

Kathleen I don't know if I have met anyone with a heart as big and pure as yours. Even through your battle you were thinking of others, you will be dearly missed and I will be praying for your beautiful family.

Dear Kathy,

My childhood friend, we spent many years together at Blessed Agnes and St Mary's HS. We played at each other's homes when we were children. We recently reunited on FB a few years ago, and had a wonderful afternoon lunch. Heaven has a new Angel, and I know you are watching over your family and friend. God Bless You always. Love, Carolyn

Jeff And Family

KATHLEEN WILL BE IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER.

Prayers for all.

You have no idea how much you will be missed. My life will never be the same without you.