Hazel Kozak, age 96, of Mt. Sterling, Illinois passed away at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Heritage Health, Therapy and Senior Care in Mt. Sterling.
She was born August 29, 1923 in Streator, Illinois the daughter of John H. and Lula Nash Oller. She married Frank Kozak in 1961 and he preceded her in death.
Hazel was a homemaker and was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed traveling, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include 1 son Jeff Kozak (Barb) of Mt. Sterling. 1 son in law Joseph Foley of Los Altos, California and 5 grandchildren George Kozak (Jessica), Ben Kozak, David Kozak, Lauren Foley and Joseph Foley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 daughter JoAnn Foley, 4 brothers Wilbur, Warren, Pete and David Oller and 3 sisters Stella Layne, Roberta Rinaldi and Irene Turner.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in the Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling with Pastor Richard Young officiating.
Burial will follow in the Hersman Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s School.
Condolences for the family may be left online at www.hendrickerfuneralhome.com.
The Hendricker Funeral Home in Mt. Sterling is in charge of the arrangements.
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