Michelle Christine Kozak

Grosse Pointe Farms- Michelle Christine Kozak (nee Benkert) left us suddenly on December 8, 2018, due to heart complications at the age of 73. Michelle was born in Detroit and raised in Grosse Pointe Farms living there her whole life. Growing up she attended St. Paul on the Lake Catholic School until she left for Michigan State University where she developed a passion for Nursing and went on to serve as an Operating Room Nurse at Henry Ford Hospital. Michelle met her husband, John Kozak, one faithful evening at the Roostertail in Detroit dancing to "Michelle ma Belle", the two fell in love. They were married January 27, 1967, and have four children who were her heart and soul. After having children, Michelle dedicated her professional life working for J.Kozak Sales, the business started by John and run by him and Michelle. Michelle was deeply involved in her community and church, St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church. She served the church in many different capacities such as, wedding coordinator, Eucharistic minister, lector, and was a devout member of the Altar Society. She was also a volunteer at The Covenant House and the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. Some of her many hobbies included developing a mastery in needlepoint and knitting. Many considered Michelle a friend, a confidante, a neighbor, a caretaker, and most of all, a mother. Her intrinsic nature was to provide for people. She always made sure that everyone was taken care of, well fed and had a place to be for any holiday. She will be dearly missed by many. Michelle is survived by her husband of 53 years, John; their three sons, Michael (Jennifer), Andrew, Keith and daughter Cindi; her sisters, Sister Judith Benkert, OP and Camilla Benkert. She also leaves five beautiful granddaughters who she loved very much. Michelle was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Eleanor (nee Lauhoff) Benkert, and her brother, Robert Benkert. Visitation Wednesday from 4-8PM with prayers at 7 PM at the A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack 20705 Mack Ave. at Vernier Rd.Grosse Pointe Woods, 48236. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Paul Catholic Church on the Lake, Thursday, December 13, at Noon. In lieu of flowers, she would have requested donations be made to the Covenant House through their Website or phone at 1-313-463-2000 or to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen through their Website or by phone 313-579-2100, ext. 185. Additional visitation at church 11:30 AM. Please share a memory with Michelle's family here.

Funeral Home:

A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe

20705 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

US 48236