Rita Koziol
Rita Koziol (nee Lersch), age 88, passed away November 12, 2019. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years Norbert J. Koziol. She leaves behind her loving children, Thomas (Carolyn), David (Kate) and Karen (Jeff) Frey; dear grandchildren, Lisa, Stephen (Samantha), Philip, Matthew, Abigail, Griffin and Veronica; and great-grandchildren Evelyn Grace, Annelisa Rita Louise and John Daniel. Rita and Norbert were very active in the Polish American Cultural Club of the western suburbs for over 35 years. Rita was a longtime teacher at St. Rene and St. Turibius grade schools for over 30 years. She was deeply loved and will be missed by many. Visitation 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday, November 18th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Prayers 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, November 19th from the funeral home to St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs for Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. For info: 708-352-6500
So sorry for your family’s loss. Mrs. Koziol was such a lovely woman. She was my second grade teacher at St. Turibius and I enjoyed her class very much.
Mrs. Koziol was my second grade teacher at St. Turibius; patient and nice teacher and I have very fond memories. My condolences to her family!
My condolences to the family.. Mrs. Koziiol was my 2nd grade teacher at St Rene. She was my favorite teacher and had nothing but fond memories. I was so lucky to have such a caring teacher.