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John Kowalski - Class Of 1962 VIEW PROFILE

John Kowalski

JOHN W. KOWALSKI

March 29, 1943 - May 9, 2007
SOUTH BEND - John W. Kowalski Jr., 64, passed away Wednesday evening, May 9, 2007, in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. John was born March 29, 1943, in South Bend, a son of John Sr. and Alice (Jasok) Kowalski.

He grew up in South Bend and graduated from Washington High School.

On October 9, 1965, John married Carolyn M. Hillebrand in St. Joseph Church, Mishawaka. The couple made South Bend their home. J

ohn served in the Indiana National Guard from 1964 - 1970. He was employed for 36 years at AM General, retiring in 2002. John was a member of UAW Local #5 and at one time was the union steward. He also was the former owner/operator of Aunt Snook's Country Kitchen. John loved wildlife, particularly watching and feeding the birds. He was a longtime member of the National Wildlife Federation. John also enjoyed woodworking, NASCAR racing and was a Notre Dame sports fan. His favorite hobby was the Spirit of Christmas and many will remember him as Father Christmas.

John's surviving family includes his wife of 41 years, Carolyn; a son, John W. Kowalski III; his mother, Alice Mrozinski; two stepbrothers, Richard and Robert Mrozinski; and two stepsisters, Christine Smith and Barbara Kramer.

John was preceded in death by his father, John Sr., and his stepfather, Frank Mrozinski.

Friends may join John's family for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Matthew Cathedral, 1701 Miami Street, South Bend, with Rev. Michael Heintz officiating. There is no public visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of St. Joseph County, to the National Wildlife Federation or to Soup of Success. Envelopes will be available in the church. John's family is being served by Thallemer, Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 West Third Street, Mishawaka.

Published by South Bend Tribune on May 13, 2007.

04/26/2023 EJS

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