Born: Dec. 14, 1926

Died: July 12, 2013

Eileen (Kinzie) Kozlowski, 86, passed away on July 12, 2013, at 11:45 a.m. at home in Niles. Eileen was born on Dec.14, 1926, to Stephen and Lila (Bollinger) Kinzie.

On Aug. 18, 1945 in Plymouth, Ind., she married Albin Kozlowski who preceded her in death in 2001.

At age 50, she earned a degree in nursing from Southwestern Michigan College.

Eileen spent the balance of her career as a dedicated and caring nurse while working at Berrien General Hospital in Berrien Center.

Surviving family members include one son Alan Kozlowski, of Niles; two daughters, Susan (Stephan) Thompson, of Niles, and Kris Parge, of Indio Calif.; four grandchildren, Amber, Brooke, Beth and Amy; and six great-grandchildren.

She is also preceded in death by both parents and one great grandchild.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2013, at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Niles, where she was a parishioner.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Home, St. Joseph, or St. Mark’s Parish, Niles.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan.

Online condolences may be made at www.hovenfunerals.com