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Katherine Kwiatkowski Obituary

Kwiatkowski, Katherine P. (nee Samars), age 85, of Chicago Ridge passed away Friday, October 16, 2009. She worked for Nabisco foods for over 40 years until retiring in 1989. She is survived by her loving family; children Wayne (Lori), Sandra (Kevin) Elfers, Alan (Sylvia), Sharon (Rick) Houk, Dale (Barb) and Pamela Kwiatkowski, 16 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and siblings Jenette Freza, Andrew and Raymond Samars. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter, parents Steve and Kate (nee Parousky) Samars, siblings Peter, Betty, Mary, Jesse, Michael, Paul, Charles and Steve. Family will receive friends Tuesday, October 20, 2009 from 2 to 8 PM at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church in Chicago Ridge. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Garden South Cemetery in Oak Lawn. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to www.memorywalk.kintera.org/joliet 2009/katherinek. For information 815-806-2225.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 19, 2009.

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Nancy

October 20, 2009

Sorry to hear about your mother's passing.

Bob Swanson

October 20, 2009

My deepest sympathy to Wayne and all of the Kwiatkowski family on the loss of your Mother. I know how difficult it must be.

October 19, 2009

Sarah and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We hope you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of your Grandma(Mom) and your love for her. She will always be with you, watching over you as you continue with your journey.
Your friends at Pier 1,
Melissa and team.
With Deepest Sympathy,

Joanne Slepicka

October 19, 2009

Sharon and Rick and family, So very sorry to hear about Katherine. I truly know what its like to have a mom that was so wonderful and Im sure you will miss her deeply as I do.

Sharon, I know how special she was to you and what joy you must have given her. You always cared so much for her, and shared so much of her life especially when she really needed you most ...in the past few years. You were always there for her. I will always remember her with her fun loving ways...at the Lake and especially at Sara's wedding. She really was the "belle of the ball" dancing and singing right till the end! She will be missed but always in our hearts! Love Tick and Jo

Pat & Butch Patt

October 19, 2009

Sharon, Rick, and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please know that the sadness you feel now will soon be replaced by the happy memories, especially after seeing all of those great pictures you have of your Mom. She was a wonderful and kind Lady that will be missed by everyone she touched.

October 19, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are offered to the family of Katherine. This was a special lady who will be missed, but whose memory will live on with all of those for whom she touched throughout her life.
Special thoughts to Sharon and Rick and family whose constant care and affection brought her through these last years. We love you.

Ray, Adrienne, Rachel, Eddie, Renee, and Grandma

October 19, 2009

On behalf of the staff of Heartland Hospice, I wish to express our condolences in the loss of your beloved Katherine. Our thoughts and prayers will accompany your family through this difficult time.
Chaplain Evan Goranson

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