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Frances Anna “Fran” Breja Kozik

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Birth	:	30 Mar 1934 York Township, Tama County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	30 Aug 2021 Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Benton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8987007, -92.2571030
Description	:	Frances A. Kozik, 87, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, died on August 30, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Frances was born on March 30, 1934, the daughter of J.V. and Anna (Svoboda) Breja on the Breja family farm near Elberon, Iowa. She graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1953. Following school, Fran worked for Citizens State Bank. On May 25, 1954, she married Donald Kozik at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vining, Iowa. They raised their children on their farm North of Belle Plaine. Fran was an ideal farmwife, driving the tractor to... Read More	Frances A. Kozik, 87, of Belle Plaine, Iowa, died on August 30, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Frances was born on March 30, 1934, the daughter of J.V. and Anna (Svoboda) Breja on the Breja family farm near Elberon, Iowa. She graduated from Belle Plaine High School in 1953. Following school, Fran worked for Citizens State Bank. On May 25, 1954, she married Donald Kozik at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Vining, Iowa. They raised their children on their farm North of Belle Plaine. Fran was an ideal farmwife, driving the tractor to bale hay and providing homemade meals to the men on the farm. Fran taught her children how much you could provide for your family through gardening, canning, utilizing the chicken, beef, and all the farmstead had to offer. Everything was cooked from scratch, baking Kolaches and other baked goods to share. Her talent soared in her crafts and sewing ability, making her children's clothes, prom dresses. and her talent to sew a perfect featherstitch. Fran also expressed the beauty of life through her stunning flowers beds. As her children grew, Fran went to work at the Blue N' Gold, Belle Plaine City Clerk, Belle Plaine Liquor Store, and the Creative Colony in Amana where you could find her crafts and amazing sewing creations. Together Fran and Don enjoyed bowling on the Sunday night league and traveling together for Don's insurance conventions. Fran loved spending time with family, especially staying busy with all the grandchildren's activities. In her later years Fran enjoyed playing penny slots at the Casino. Fran was devoted to her faith as a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. Fran was a classy lady who provided and cared greatly for others, she will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children, Sherri (KC) Swearengin, Doug (Linda) Kozik, and Janet (Doug) Johnson all of Belle Plaine; grandchildren, CJ (Jessica) Schminke, Brooke (Anthony) Ivester, Garrett (Janet) Kozik, Brittani (Bryon) Von Roden, Morgan (Cory) Mitchell, Bailey (Brian) VanCura, Abbie (Matt) Marion, Lindsey (Tyler) Fisher, Tyler (Jolene) Johnson and Summer Swearengin; 23 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ann McAtee of Davenport, and Barb Rychnovsky of Belle Plaine; brother-in-law, Virgil Kozik of Belle Plaine; and sister-in-law, Alma Pech of Belle Plaine and many more family and friends. Fran was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don (2006); brothers, Charles, Louie, Joseph, Steve; and sister, Lucille Plesek Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine. Source: Hrabak~Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine, Iowa

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Where is Frances Anna “Fran” Breja Kozik's memorial?
Frances Anna “Fran” Breja Kozik's memorial is located at: Oak Hill Cemetery, Belle Plaine, Benton County, USA.
When did Frances Anna “Fran” Breja Kozik death?
Frances Anna “Fran” Breja Kozik death on 30 Aug 2021 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Frances Anna “Fran” Breja Kozik's memorial?
Latitude: 41.8987007
Longitude: -92.2571030

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Vaclav Breja

(1893 - 1975)

Anna Mary Svoboda Breja

(1898 - 1984)

Spouse

Donald James Kozik

(1926 - 2006)

Siblings

Charles Joseph Breja

(1922 - 1986)

Louis John Breja

(1924 - 1997)

Lucille Mary Breja Plesek

(1926 - 1991)

Joseph Andrew Breja

(1929 - 1977)

Steven Francis Breja

(1931 - 2003)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oak Hill Cemetery
Belle Plaine, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8987007, -92.2571030

2. Beal Pioneer Cemetery
Belle Plaine, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8903008, -92.2538986

3. Wright Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9136009, -92.2643967

4. Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8991950, -92.1852390

5. Arbuthnot Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9416550, -92.3001787

6. Irving Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9505997, -92.2797012

7. Blake Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8598000, -92.3130500

8. International Cemetery
Luzerne, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8981018, -92.1800003

9. Dover Pioneer Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8463070, -92.2901180

10. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8494000, -92.3183000

11. Winslow Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8438988, -92.3230972

12. Dayton Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8555984, -92.1757965

13. Ranstead Cemetery
Luzerne, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9201622, -92.1613846

14. Redman Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9710999, -92.2917023

15. Chambers Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8706017, -92.3535995

16. Holan Cemetery
Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8652992, -92.3563995

17. Flathers Hancox Walton Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9221992, -92.3656006

18. Athey Cemetery
Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8478012, -92.1580963

19. Koszta Cemetery
Koszta, Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8143997, -92.2018967

20. Wilkinson Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8918991, -92.3855972

21. Dvorak Cemetery
Elberon, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9713000, -92.3417000

22. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Chelsea, Tama County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9267006, -92.3850021

23. Keystone Cemetery
Keystone, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9939003, -92.2172012

24. Van Metre Cemetery
Keystone, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9614983, -92.1514969