Marie was an active and faithful member of the former St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, and later at St. Richard's Catholic Church where she served on the church council. She was a talented artist; a member of the Racine Art Guild; and participated in the Senior Art Group meetings at the Chavez Center. Her artwork has been displayed during the Art Walk, the Starving Artist Fair; and in local art studios. She loved gardening and baking; and co-authored a cook book, "From Our Kitchen", a collection of recipes from the members of St. Stanislaus church. Marie loved life and lived it to the fullest. Her husband, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends brought her much happiness.

Marie is survived by her children: Kathy (Jim) Reynolds of Gresham, Jane (Steve) Peterson of Kenosha, and Sally (Mike) Johnson of Racine; grandchildren: Casey (Brian) Blair, Cindy Peterson, Rob Johnson, and Lisa Johnson; great-grandchildren Camden and Parker Blair; brother Tony (Virginia) Kozenski; sister Lillian Neumann; sister-in-law Hattie Tutak all of Racine; as well as other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Wencel Kozenski and Joseph Kozenski; sister Celia (Paul) Schmidt; brothers-in-law: Clarence Neumann, Leo Tutak, and Ed (Dorothy) Skowronski; and sister-in-law Midge (Jerry) Mueller.

The celebration of her funeral mass will be held in St. Richard of Chichester Catholic Church (1509 Grand Avenue) at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2016 with Rev. Ron Gramza officiating. Visitation will begin at 2:30 p.m. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery will be private.