Kieran Kowal

The years may pass....The world may change....but The memories will always be with me....I miss you my friend so very much.....but look forward to the day we meet again.....I hope my can make proud by putting into my life all the things you taught me....miss you my brother

I miss you so much my brother....but am so grateful that every bike ride I take your taking the ride with me shining down your amazing presence from heaven....you are sadly missed...Love You KJ....

I am at a loss for words as to how to properly describe just what a special Person,Friend and more importantly a Father KJ was....We grew up together on Rose Ave in Western Springs and shared so many special times. My Heart goes out to the whole Kowal family. I will always remember all the things KJ brought into my world....from the Laughs,the Music,the great conversations and Most of all the Compassion. I am a better person for having had KJ a part of it. I look forward to the day when we...

I taught at Laidlaw School in Western Springs many years ago and knew several of the Kowal boys. They were such nice children and a lovely family. I would occasionally see Mary Jane at the grocery store and we would reminisce about the boys. I was so sad to read of Kieran's passing. My thoughts are with you all.

Thinking of you all and KJ's family. I remember those days on Rose avenue fondly.
Our prayers are with you.

Jeff and Kathy Harrigian

My sincere condolences to the bereaved family at this most difficult time. May the God of all comfort provide you with whatever is needed so you can cope with your great loss. Psalms 83:18.

My sincere condolences to the Kowal family. KJ added so much to our family life on Rose Avenue in Western Springs. His enthusiasm for fun and learning was contagious. I know too well how much he will be missed but I also know we will all be reunited in heaven.

I have a feeling Keith wrote this. At any rate, I'm sending a special hug to him. KJ was a favorite grade-school friend of mine. In fact, KJ was his moniker starting in fifth grade -- I have a get-well card from that grade that bears his trademark KJ rubberstamp signature. He asked me in high school what my favorite band was and I said, "I haven't heard them yet." Which turns out was true. He said my sense of humor was canny. We got each other. I wish I'd had the chance to say good bye and...