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DAVID SLAWKOWSKI Obituary

David J. Slawkowski, 66, of Fairhope, Ala. and formerly of Arlington Heights, Ill., passed away on December 1, 2016 in Mobile, Ala. David was born in Chicago to Loretta (Guminski) and Edward Slawkowski on September 18, 1950. He graduated from Mendel Catholic High School in Chicago in 1968, and from the University of Notre Dame in 1972. He married his wife Penny (Al-Greene) in 1972, and they resided in Cambridge, Mass. while David completed law school at Harvard University, graduating in 1975. After law school, they moved to Arlington Heights, Ill. which remained their home until 2010, when they moved to Fairhope, Ala. For most of his career, David was a medical malpractice defense attorney, practicing at Lord Bissell & Brook in Chicago. In 2000, he became a founding partner at Anderson, & Partners. In 2009, he left the Chicago firm and took a position as a disability advocacy attorney for the University of Alabama, where he worked until retiring in 2015. David is survived by his wife Penny, daughters Amanda Summers (Joshua) and Holly Kluever (Jeff), and granddaughter Sophia Summers. He is preceded in death by his parents, and daughter Anastasia. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 6 from 4-8 p.m. at Lauterburg & Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 E. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights. Prayers will be said on Wednesday, December 7 at 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home and proceed to Our Lady of the Wayside Church, 440 S. Mitchell Street, Arlington Heights for funeral mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine. In lieu of flowers, donations to University of Notre Dame and Harvard Law School. University of Notre Dame: https://supporting.nd.edu/ways-to-give/ Harvard Law School: http://hls.harvard.edu/ dept/alumni/giving-to-hls/harvard-law-school-annual-fund/ways-of-giving/ Funeral information, 847-253-5423 or lauterburgoehler.com .

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Published by Daily Herald on Dec. 5, 2016.

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Libin Zhang

January 6, 2017

Penny, Amanda and Holly: my deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you. I always cherish the special Christmas with the Slawkowski family in 2006. You are a great family and are always blessed.

Nilgun Zahour

December 7, 2016

Dave was my mentor at Lord, Bissell and taught me so much. I am sad to hear of his passing. My deepest condolences to Penny and the girls.

HUGH GRIFFIN

December 7, 2016

Penny, my deepest condolences. As an appellate lawyer, Dave was one of my favorite "clients," and it was an honor and privilege to practice law with him.

Dave Faulkner

December 6, 2016

So sorry to learn of Dave's death. He was an invaluable early mentor to me at Lord Bissell and just a very good man. My condolences.

Janet Owens

December 6, 2016

We mourn Dave's passing, but celebrate a life well-lived, and rejoice in knowing we'll see him again a little further down the road. God's blessings be upon you all.

Pat Foltz

December 5, 2016

Dave was my mentor, my partner, and my friend. I will miss him greatly. Penny, Amanda, Holly and your families - my heart is with you.

December 5, 2016

Our deepest condolences to your family, Holly, Amanda , Penny and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike and Kristi Cooper

John Farris

December 5, 2016

Dave was a classy guy even in high school. With all the competition to be Number 1, he never let it interfere with being a good, friendly guy, not easy to do. He ended up Number 1, the old fashioned way, he earned it!
We have heard from attorneys that Dave was more than a genius; he was a gentle and caring genius. Again not easy to do.
He was a real Mendel Monarch.
Condolences to Dave's family from the Class of 68.

Darlene Berry

December 5, 2016

I am so sorry for your great loss. My prayers are with you. I serve on the Pami council for ADAP.

Mary (Mroczkowski) Lewandowski

December 5, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the family of David.
Davids grandmother was my God Mother. We lived across the street from her in So. Chicago..RIP David.

Sherry Rudolph

December 5, 2016

Penny: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family doing this difficult time.

Kathy Lee

December 5, 2016

Penny, my thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. May God bless you and keep you during this difficult time. My love to all.

Andrea Mixson

December 5, 2016

Penny, It was a privilege to work with your husband and benefit from his invaluable expertise and experience, all delivered with his unique wit, charm, and piercing intellect. He always closed our conversations with the Apostle James' admonition, "God willing." Trusting God will provide you with his comfort and peace until you meet again.

December 5, 2016

Penny, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please let us know if we can be of assistance in any way.
Barbara Rhodes, Mobile Bar Association

Christa Hackney

December 5, 2016

Bestest Buddy Dave, I miss you already. Your dry humor and wit always made me laugh. I most admire the way you seemed to approach life's many obstacles and turns....just do what you can and don't worry about the rest. I am grateful to have gotten the chance to work with you. You're a special guy.

To Penny and the rest of Dave's family - I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I will be praying for peace and comfort during the holidays and beyond. Dave will be greatly missed.

Rosemary Beck

December 5, 2016

Dave, you will be missed. You were always so much fun to be around. Mobile won't be the same without you.

Christy Johnson

December 5, 2016

Dave,
You are greatly missed and left a hole that none can fill. You lived a life of great character, kindness, joy and commitment. I am so very thankful for our friendship and that our paths crossed at ADAP.

Penny and family,
You remain in my prayers as you remember and celebrate a life well lived and a man who truly loved you all.

Shelby Manley

December 5, 2016

My prayers are with you all. We miss him so much. I always enjoyed talking with him when he came to the office or called in for our meetings. God Bless you all.

Angie Allen

December 5, 2016

My words cannot express the sadness my heart feels at the loss of Dave. He was a true joy to work with. A smart, witty, caring man. Penny and family, please know you are in my prayers. Blessings to you all.

Karen Sewick

December 5, 2016

My deepest sympathy - Dave will be greatly missed.

James Tucker

December 4, 2016

Dave,
I miss you deeply, and all of us at ADAP will miss you, your wit, your creativity, and your commitment to our clients and their needs.

Penny and family,
We are thinking of you and all your family as you remember and celebrate Dave's extraordinary life.
Yours,
James

Robin Kennedy

December 3, 2016

To Penny, Holly and Amanda, my deepest condolences to you on the loss of David. Know he is out of pain and now watching over you.

Your cousin,
Robin

Diane Jennings

December 2, 2016

A dear, dear man, Dave will be missed by friends as well as family. My sincere condolences to Penny and the girls.

Diane Jennings

Colin Al-Greene

December 2, 2016

Thank you for helping to inspire me to pursue a career in law. I will particularly miss your witty comments. Among my favorites is the one about a certain elected official with "the finest 18th century mind around."
Love, your nephew, Colin

Kimberly Al-Greene

December 2, 2016

Thank you David for all the people in the tin foil hats stories. We are still laughing. You were a wonderful brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. We love you. Kim and Colin

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Visitation

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Prayer Service

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2000 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Dec

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Funeral Mass

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Our Lady of the Wayside Church

440 S. Mitchell Street, Arlington Heights, IL

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Burial

St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery

Palatine, IL

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