Georgiana Mozis

Georgiana Mozis, 86, of New Buffalo, MI passed away in her home on Tuesday, August 28, 2018. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI. Georgiana was born on November 15, 1931 in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Lena (Veverka) Vitek. She was very proud of her Czechoslovakian heritage and was fluent in her native language. Georgiana became an RN through Rush Presbyterian Hospital and worked for General Electric in Cicero, IL as the plant nurse. She came to love New Buffalo, and retired to this area in 1991, after having traveled with her gymnastic team as a youth and a member of the SOKOL organization in Berwyn, IL. At age 60 she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Science with a perfect 4.0 grade average. Georgiana was also a former member of the Planning Commission for New Buffalo Township. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  Georgiana is survived by two daughters – Katherine (Ezra) Scott and Elizabeth “Bonnie” (Jim) Sima both of New Buffalo; grandchildren – Jamie (Danelle) Scott, Laura (Michael) VandePutte, Amy Beth (Aaron) Hake, Randy Paun, Katy Paun, Elizabeth Paun, Bob Sima and Brett Sima; and great grandchildren – Aiden, Chase, Aeryn Faith, Madison Joy, Lily, Andrew and Anna. Preceding her in death is a daughter – Margaret Amy Paun, and brothers – Jerry and Joseph Vitek.  A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sat., Sept. 1, 1:00pm, at Sommerfeld Chapel with Father John Ambrose officiating. Visitation precedes the service from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the funeral home. Private burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to “Blessing in a Backpack”. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com