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Michael Kozel Obituary

Kozel, Michael J. 57 years, suddenly. Beloved husband of Antonia (nee Lugo) Kozel. Cherished father of Michael, Cook Co. Sheriff's Dept. (Angelica) Kozel and Amber Kozel. Proud grandfather of Michael, Erandi and Lucas. Dear brother of Judith (Richard) Spindle and the late Kenneth Kozel. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 9:00 a.m. from Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home, 5570 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn to St. Gerald Church for mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Monday from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Owner of Independent Muffler Shop in Chicago. www.thompsonkuensterfuneralhome.com 708-425-0500

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 6, 2013.

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Joe Marrotta (CCDOC)

January 10, 2013

I'm sorry we couldn't make the services. We were out of the Country on vacation. I'm speechless brother. Anything that my family can do we are only a phone call away. Our sincere condolences. Stay strong!

Ed (Junior) Castillo

January 10, 2013

Condolences to the Kozel family from an old neighbor/friend on Spaulding. May he rest in eternal peace.

Jermaine Hudson

January 10, 2013

I am heart broken with this lost. Have known Mike for over ten years. Very good guy and will b miss.

p. woods

January 9, 2013

My condolences goes out to the Kozel family during their time of sorrow. Big Mike will be truly missed. Stay prayerful!

January 8, 2013

My family are all very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with all of the Kozel. May he be with God and look over all of you. Always keep his memories with you. God Bless Joe & John Dias & family.

Michelle Brown Maria High School, Alumnae Relations

January 8, 2013

On behalf of the Sisters of St. Casimir and the Maria High School family we offer our prayers and support to your family. May God be with you during this time of sorrow and peace be with Michael on his journey.

Santos Ventura

January 7, 2013

Big Mike you will be missed. A friend and a mentor, always could count on you. You will be for ever missed but never forgotten. May you REST IN PEACE

J K

January 7, 2013

My family & I offer our heartfelt condolences. Michael touched many lives and is greatly missed. May the God of all comfort be with you all during this time of grief. (1 cor 15:26)

January 6, 2013

The Kozel family, we are all so sadden by the loss of a warm person. Who touched so many lives. May he be with God. Sincerely, George Perez

January 6, 2013

Mike, you will be missed by lots people's lives you touched. We shared plenty of laughs together. Sincerely your friend, George Perez.

Mary Theresa Lau

January 6, 2013

Toni and family,

Wai & I are very sorry for loss. May God comfort you and your family at this most difficult time. You are in our prayers.

God Bless!
Love Wai & MT

nick moncada

January 6, 2013

Amazing person big heart you will be missed may you rest in peace

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