Margaret Cozad

Margaret Cozad, 86, of Huntington, passed away at 10:39 am Sunday, October 1, 2023, at her residence. Margaret was born on September 16, 1937, in Sacramento, CA, the daughter of Robert Rodriguez and Florence (Moreno) Rodriguez. She graduated from Grant Union High School in Sacramento, CA, with the class of 1955 and proudly enlisted in the United States Navy. Margaret married the love of her life Mark Cozad on December 15, 1967, in Huntington, IN. They shared 53 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on February 14, 2021. She retired in 2004 from the Huntington Police Department after 28 years of service as an Office Manager. She then became a water aerobics instructor at the Huntington YMCA for many years. Margaret was a faithful member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, and she served as a member of the Women’s Guild. Margaret was not the type to let anything hold her back from a full vibrant life. She understood the value of life and how important it was to share with others. Her love was endless, she was passionate about spending time with her family, friends and co-workers that became family. She was known as “Mother Marge” at the Huntington Police Department. She was grateful for her neighborhood family, and the memories they made. Margaret’s husband Mark had the same zealous heart for others, and they opened their home up to many exchange students from all over the world from Uruguay, Brazil, Japan, Costa Rica, Amsterdam, and Spain. Margaret was truly one of a kind, the kind you want to have and cherish in your life. Survivors include her Four Sons, Daniel (Susan) Cozad of South Whitley, IN, Arthur (Diana) Cozad of Huntington, IN, Anthony (Michael Von Habsburg) Cozad of Mount Airy, MD, Don (Dorene) Cozad of Zionsville, IN; Three Daughters, Sandra Kline of Fishers, IN, Tara (Scott) Wilcoxson of Huntington, IN, Amy (Mark) Hodges of South Whitley, IN; Fourteen Grandchildren; and Nine Great Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Mark Cozad, Father, Robert Rodriguez, Mother, Florence Prater Visitation will be from 9:00 am - 11:00 am Friday, October 6, 2023, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 648 North LaFontaine Street, Huntington, IN. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 am Friday, October 6, 2023, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Timothy Lorenz officiating. Burial will follow in Union Cemetery in Huntington. Preferred memorials to, Humane Society of Whitley County in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Margaret Cozad.

Margaret Cozad

September 16, 1937 - October 1, 2023