Dorothy “Dottie” Kowalski, 79, of Huntley, died peacefully, May 6, 2020 after a courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma and Alzheimer’s disease.
A private family Funeral Mass will be celebrated, and burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or St. Mary Catholic Church. Everyone is encouraged to leave the family a message, share a memory or record a video message at www.defiorefuneral.com
Dottie was born March 9, 1941 the daughter of Oddy and Paula Alsbury. On August 13, 1960 she married Casimir Kowalski. Dottie had a great sense of humor even till the very end. She loved to dance, sing, and fish. Bingo, slot machines and traveling to Vegas were also things she enjoyed very much. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Casimir of almost 60 years. She is survived by her children, Laura (Tim) Munks, Kathy (Julie Draves) Kowalski, Brenda (Tim) Berndt, Cas (Jennifer) Kowalski, by her grandchildren, Jamie, Katie, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Ashley, Payton, Jordan and by her step grandchildren, Tessa, Tristan, Tianna and by her sister, LuElla Byrne.
Dottie was preceded in death by her parents and by her sisters, Helen, and Martha.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772.
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We would like to extend our deepest condolence to you Cas and your entire family. We will truly miss Dottie. Both of you became our “Alden Family.” Dottie will always be in our prayers, as will you. God bless you.
Mr. Kowalski and Family, My brother Leo told me about your wife's passing and I was so sorry to hear such sad news.... Please know that you and your family are in my heart, thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time....Sending you my deepest and most sincerest condolences.......
Kaz I would like to extend our deepest sympathy for the loss of Dottie to you and your family. We all became a family at Alden in a short period of time, I will always remember Dottie's smile when I gave her a huge hug. May God bless Dottie,you and your whole family. May she rest in peace.
Was so sad to hear of Dottie passing she was a fun person and enjoy the time with spend with her at gathering and ball game. Our condolences to Cass and the family
Mrs. Kowalski was a very sweet lady. She will be missed by all who knew her. Hugs for the family. Cas and Jen and kids love you all!!
Cas Our sympathy to you and your family. Dottie was a lovely lady with a great sense of humor. She will be missed. May she Rest In Peace. God bless all of you.
Oh my - such a loss for you, Coach K! I'm sorry for your loss - to all of the family - Kathy, Laura, Brenda and Cas. Sending you all tons of hugs and lots of love and strength. It's not an easy time. Know that I'm thinking of you! I remember going to the state basketball tournaments with your family - Mr. and Mrs. K and Kathy. SO much fun. I know my mom loved spending time with Dottie a/k/a "Puddles" :-) She was always so much fun! And, like my mom - she was at all our b-ball and softball games - taking turns cutting up oranges for half-time b-ball games! I remember her (and you, and Kathy) fondly, Mr. K!
Our sincere condolences to Cas and family. Sincerely, Mick & Kathy Williams
To the entire Kowalski Family, My deepest condolences to each of you. It is never easy to lose a loved one but even more so during this time when you cannot be comforted by extended family and friends.
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Dottie. She impacted all of our lives at the building. Our hearts break with her loss. All of our love and support will be with you and your family through all of this!
I'm so sorry for your loss, Cas. I remember Herb & I would see the two of you at Andy's for breakfast and we'd chat for awhile. May God bless you & your family during this difficult time.
Cas, we extend our sympathy to you and your family. Know that Dottie is now in the loving arms of her Maker, free of pain. May she rest in peace. Jim and Marlene Petersen
To Cas and the entire Kowalski family, we send our condolences. Know that our prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy, Tom and Carol Kobza
Dear Kowalski family: my deepest condolences on you loss. Sending prayers and love to you all.
Cas, I just read about your Dottie. On behalf of myself and all the girls from Andy's I would like to extend our sincere condolences. May God keep you strong. Hoping that sometime soon Andy's will be open again and we will get to see you. Stay Safe.
Kowalski Family, I am so glad I had the opportunity to be apart of Dotties life. I enjoyed each and every day i provided the very best care I could to such a wonderful lady. I also enjoyed watching Cas love his wife. "What a love story". My condolences to the entire Kowalski family. In my heart I will keep you both.