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Katina Mouzakis of Jenison, MI passed away peacefully on December 16, 2021, at Sunset Manor where she had resided happily for the past 13 years. Katina was born in Iron Mountain, MI on December 27, 1927, to the late George and Athena (Gousetis) Mouzakis, who had emigrated from Greece in the early decades of the 20th century. After graduating from West Bend (WI) High School, Katina waitressed at the family restaurant, along with her sister, Marina. Beauties in their youth, Katina and Marina delighted customers with their wit and humor. Sales soared during WWII as servicemen flocked to see these legendary, flirtatious sirens. An accomplished seamstress, Katina was also an artist, and she worked as a secretary and administrative assistant for several companies over the years, including Keeler Brass and Delphi Products. She had recently acquired dual citizenship with Greece. The woman was a saint: She never smoked, drank, or swore, which probably explains why her skin remained baby-soft and wrinkle-free, even at the age of 93. Katina had only good things to say about people; she never gossiped and always had a smile on her face. For these reasons, people instantly liked her, and her friendships were long-lived. She is survived by her close friend, Jerry Hopkins of Jenison, MI; daughter, Victoria Alexandra Mullen of Grand Rapids, MI; son, Paul George (Nona) Kailas of Belmont, MI; niece Stacey (Eric) de Wet-Daniels, LPN (Neenah, WI); nephews Dr. Jeffrey de Wet (Ann Arbor, MI); Dr. Gregson (Myra) de Wet (Neenah, WI); and Victor Karras (Troy, MI). Katina was preceded in death by her parents George and Athena Mouzakis, brother Dennis Mouzakis, sister Marina Marnetta de Wet, and brother-in-law Dr. Robert de Wet. Katina deeply appreciated the close friendships and amazing care she received at Sunset Manor. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday December 22, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Arsulowicz Brothers Stocking Mortuary, 585 Stocking Ave NW where her family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service.

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Katina Mouzakis

December 27, 1927 - December 16, 2021