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1937
2017
Virginia Kowalski (nee Piwowarski), 79, beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Mary (Kevin) Welch, John (Mindy), and Joseph (Shannon); devoted grandmother of Kaylie, Alex, Jack, Johnny, Claire, John and Evan; fond aunt and friend to many. Virginia was a teacher at Holy Ghost in South Holland for many years. Arrangements under the direction of Blake-Lamb Funeral Home/103rd, Oak Lawn, IL.
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November 10, 2017
Audrey Szczepanski
Mary, John and Joe we are so sorry for your loss. My sister, Mary Ann and I send our prayers and our tears. We have fond memories of your Mom, Dad, Joe and Theresa, Your Grandpa Joe and your Grandma Bernice. We recall your Mom's laugh and the family get together parties. Mary Ann and I both send our love. May God dry your tears and fill you with all the memories you have of her.Love Audrey Szczepanski and Mary Ann Fieffer
November 10, 2017
Audrey Szczepanski
Mary, John and Joe we are so sorry for your loss. My sister, Mary Ann and I send our prayers and our tears. We have fond memories of your Mom, Dad, Joe and Theresa, Your Grandpa Joe and your Grandma Bernice. We recall your Mom's laugh and the family get together parties. Mary Ann and I both send our love. May God dry your tears and fill you with all the memories you have of her.Love Audrey Szczepanski and Mary Ann Fieffer
November 10, 2017
Marcia Bernar
Mary, John and Joe, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I was very fond of her, one of my favorite cousins. She was sweet, funny, loving and a lot of fun to be around. She will be sorely missed by many.
Hold your memories close to your hearts. She will be with you always. Love to all.
November 9, 2017
Kathy Madden
I taught with Virginia for many years at Holy Ghost. She was a dedicated teacher and a fun lady to be around. She will be sorely missed by everyone! My love and sympathy to Mary, John, and Joe and their beautiful families.
November 6, 2017
Connie Mikolajczyk
Virginia was such an amazing math teacher and truly empathic woman, who loved her family deeply. I had the privilege of working with Virginia at Holy Ghost School, and she was the moderator for our History Fair for both of my children as well as being one of their middle school teachers. She most especially helped me and my daughter, Beth, through a very difficult time in our lives with compassion and understanding. I can recall her telling me that year, If I pass, it will be okay, because I have missed John for far too long. Words I carry with me all these many years. Thank you, Virgie. You were truly so special to so many.
November 6, 2017
I have wonderful memories of teaching with Virg at Holy Ghost! She was a kind, fun lady loved by many. My love and prayers to Mary, John, Joe and families.
Mariann Durbin
November 6, 2017
Paul Piwowarski
The photos capture Virgie's spirit, cheerful, helpful, smiling, fun to be around. When I collected stories of my relatives, Virgie shared her story with me. Her story (written in 1999) can be read here:
http://www.cs.uky.edu/~paulp/VirgieKowalski.html
November 5, 2017
Marilyn Lanigan
Mrs. Kowalski taught my daughter, Peggy Lanigan, at Holy Ghost School; Peggy remembers her fondly. Virginia translated, for me, my great-grandfather's immigration papers (lots of personal information, discharge from the Prussian Army, marital status, etc.) They were in Polish and she wrote the whole paper in English for me. I was so grateful! Marilyn Lanigan
November 5, 2017
Jeanne Gesiakowski-Robbins
My heart aches...She was a great cousin - fun to be with - Just thinking of her laughing, and she was almost ALWAYS laughing or making US laugh...We(my twin sister, Joan & I) grew up with her. Attended St John of God - Polish Catholic School...Many fond memories flood my mind...She will live FOREVER in our hearts...May fond memories of Happy times ease the pain of loss...
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