Dorothy Koziol

Dorothy M. Koziol, aged 88, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2017 after her latest bout with cancer. Dorothy got the most enjoyment from playing cribbage, staying at Sandy Pines (especially with her grandchildren), bowling, spending time with her family and helping family and friends. She dedicated many years of service to the VFW Old Kent Post 830, including serving as long-time bar manager, being active in the Ladies' Auxiliary and planning and hosting activities like the annual children's Christmas party, Easter egg hunt and Halloween party. Dorothy worked for Stow & Davis/Steelcase for 35 years. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; son, Joseph; daughter, Margaret; father, Joseph Paskiewicz; sister, Dolores Kramer; and brother, Donald Paskiewicz. Surviving are her son, Edward (Jean); daughter, Kathleen (Frank) Sieracki; daughter, Virginia (Russell) Pellerito; grandchildren, Suzanne (Jim Penning) Wedeven, Lauri (Brad) Brown, Scott (Maranda) Pellerito, Daniel Pellerito, Kali (Paul) Steck, Stacey Koziol, and Joel (Lindsay) Koziol ; along with 11 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at The Story Community Church, 475 6 Mile Rd., with a luncheon to follow at VFW 830 Post, 557 Eleventh NW, Grand Rapids, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Faith Hospice or HOPE Network. Per Dorothy's wishes, she has been cremated. Arrangements are entrusted to Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care, Grand Rapids. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Dorothy Koziol, please visit our flower store.