Photo courtesy of Wolniak Funeral Home - Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Aug 7, 1944 – Apr 11, 2020 (Age 75)
Leonard M. Kowynia, age 75.
Loving son of the late Mitchell J. Kowynia and the late Stella B. Kowynia nee Rusiecki (Late Harry) Kmak.
Dear brother of Ted (Jill) Kowynia and Michele (Mark) Sandrik.
Fond uncle of Edward Kowynia, Lisa Kowynia, Michael (Beth) Kowynia,...
Read Morehe was such a great friend of mine and everyone at friedman, helping out at sing alongs, church services and other social events. I once thought alan sherman sounded like leonard. he was born on but. just. thomas's second birthday. he will be greatly missed, such a fun singer! O you great big beautiful doll! you left on the jet plane to heaven. lowered your voice in king ofthe road and lean on me. RIP leonard!
douglas dexheimer
April 30, 2020 | Friend
I had the pleasure of knowing Leonard during his years living at Friedman Place. I am the Director of Activities and was so blessed to be able to spend time with him during our many activities that he attended. Leonard always made me smile, he was such a special soul. He was so grateful for life and made everyone around him feel blessed as well. May he Rest In Peace.
Beth Elman
April 29, 2020 | Chicago, IL | Friend
My condolences to Leonards family. He was loved and will be missed by many.
April 28, 2020 | Chicago, IL | Friend
Leonard was a much loved resident at Friedman Place for many years where we met. He was always in a good mood and had a way to make anyone feel good about themselves in a humble and kind way. What a loss. My deepest condolences to his family.
Kathy
April 20, 2020 | Friend
May our Lord comfort the Kowynia family during this time of grief. Memories are forever. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Jim Beranek
April 19, 2020 | Woodridge, IL
We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Leonard but we know he is in a better place. I always remember the stories he would tell of the places he visited on his field trips, a sport stat about a baseball player or just reminiscing about his favorite meal he had on such and such date.
Leonard was always in a good mood and always made me laugh. Some of his sound effects he could imitate were cool too; my favorite was his sound of a flushing toilet.
I will miss Uncle...
Michael Kowynia
April 15, 2020 | Shawnee, KS | Family
Many great memories and lots of stories. Rest in peace Uncle.
Edward Kowynia
April 14, 2020 | Bedford, TX | Family