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Lillian Kowalski Obituary

Kowalski, Lillian (nee Smith), "Lilac the Clown". Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Carol Scarpelli, John (Sharon) Kowalski, Richard (Susie) Kowalski, Wendy (Randy) Hopkins, Claudette Marchand, and Gary (Laurie) Kowalski; proud grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 7. Funeral Saturday 9:30 am from FORAN FUNERAL HOME 7300 W. Archer Ave. (55th St. just west of Harlem) to St. Daniel the Prophet Church. Mass 10:00 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For information 708-458-0208 or www.foranfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 20, 2012.

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Barbara Antoci

December 24, 2012

Dear Riche, Susie and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. May warm and cherished memories of Lillian's life help your hearts to heal and comfort you, and the love and support from your family and friends help you to cope in the days ahead. May God's grace and strength be with you and all family members. Know that my thoughts are with you.
With my deepest condolences and prayers.

Henry Chentorycki

December 24, 2012

Thinking of you in these difficult times. Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother.

Lauren Soderlund

December 22, 2012

John and Family, I offer my deepest condolences in the passing of your beloved mother. Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Kowalski family.

December 21, 2012

My sympathy to the family during this time of grief. Soon we will be able to see our loved ones again.

Barbara Ritter

December 20, 2012

Richardd & Family,
I an sorry to hear of your Mothewr's passing. I know she is at peace with God. You are in my prayers.
Barbara Ritter

December 20, 2012

We are sorry for your loss.May the God of all comfort and peace be with you in the days ahead.

John & Sharon Kowalski

December 20, 2012

Many good memories! Always a smile..

December 20, 2012

We will always remember and cherish our good times with Lil. She was an extra "grandma" for us. We will miss her energy, her fondness for lilac, her zoo stories and her smile.

Thinking of you during this difficult time.

Love,
Ron, Sue, Ryan and Brittany Hopkins

The Staff of Foran Funeral Home

December 20, 2012

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