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Laura Kowaleski Obituary

Kowaleski, Laura Wenzel Laurie Wenzel Kowaleski, beloved mother of Haley, loving daughter of George and Jean Wenzel, fond sister of Michael (Martha) and Steven (Sue) Wenzel, granddaughter of Rose (the late Joseph) DiJohn and the late George and Theresa Wenzel and Haley's father, Steve Kowaleski. Visitation Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., at The Meadows Funeral Home, 3615 Kirchoff Rd., Rolling Meadows. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 a.m., from Chapel to St. Colette Church. Mass 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Seasons Hospice for the family. 847-253-0224

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 22, 2004.

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Jeff & Lisa Riemenschneider

September 30, 2004

Dear Wenzel Family,



Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult period. I can not even imagine the loss you are experiencing. Our family will continue to pray for the entire family, and know that she is in a place that does not have any suffering.

Sharon Marconi

September 27, 2004

Dear Jean, George and Haley,

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have such wonderful memories of Laurie as a little girl when we were on Theda Lane. I was so saddened to hear of her illness and so sorry I was out of the country at the time of her passing. Just know that you are in my heart and prayers and I wish you the Lord's peace and healing. God Bless you all.

Love,

Sharon Marconi

Wendy Marconi Rosman

September 24, 2004

To The Wenzel/Kowaleski Families:

I am so sorry for your loss. Because Laurie was such a close friend of mine for the first 11 years of my life on Theda Lane, I will always remember her fun-loving spirit. I pray for your peace and courage to keep going.



The St. Collette service was beautiful and touching, I felt honored to be there, along with our other close childhood friend Patty Loesch Reilly.



Haley is such a beautiful child with the whole world ahead of her. She seems to have Laurie's sparkle in her eyes. I wish her the best.



Love Always,

Debbye Duda

September 23, 2004

My dearest Haley, Jean and George,

It is with such a heavy heart I extend to you all today my deepest sympathy for your loss. I know that Laurie fought this battle with such grace, dignity and courage. I am truly sorry for this loss. I am especially sorry that I was not there to comfort you through my music. This is one of the hardest parts about being away from St. Colette. I grew to care and love so many, and found myself praying for so many, and Laurie was one of those special people I offered mass for and prayed for. I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and in my prayers. God bless you all. I miss you and think of you often, and will especially at this difficult time. Love to all, Debbye Duda

Daryl Del Principe

September 22, 2004

Jean, George, Haley and family:

I am so sad for your loss and believe her memory will hold a special place in all of our hearts.

Tom, Debbie, Kevin & Courtney Rybarczyk

September 22, 2004

Our deepest sympathy for the Wenzel family, Steve and Haley. Your in our prayers.

Kristina Whited (Nee Mikals)

September 22, 2004

My thoughts & prayers go out to all of the family & friends of Laura. She will be missed, but always in our hearts!

*~Kristina~*

Marie Reder

September 22, 2004

My sincere condolences to Steve, Haley, and the Wenzel family.

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