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Josephine Kowalski Obituary

Josephine Bernadette Kowalski, 77, of Scottsdale, Arizona and former long time resident of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully with her husband and daughters on August 5, 2005. Joe and Jo celebrated 56 years of loving marriage on May 15th. Born to Peter and Helen Glab, "Jo" most recently graduated from Scottsdale Community College with Honours. Prior too, she partnered with her husband for many years in the custom home building business, Kowalski Builders of La Grange, IL. She will be remembered by her loved ones for her many passions which included her family, creative writing, sewing, gardening, and crossword puzzles. Jo is survived by her husband Joesph Kowalski, daughters Jo Ann Bergdoll, Jetta Atkinson & Jolie Viken all of Scottsdale, Joseph Kowalski, Jr. of Sycamore, IL and Joel Kowalski of Western Springs, IL, as well as 11 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held Friday August 12, 2005 at Noon at St. Bernard of Clairvoix Church in Scottsdale. In leiu of flowers, the family requests contributions may be made to either the Alzheimer's Association, Central Region & Statewide Staff, 1028 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006-2622, (800)392.0022 or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656, 602.530.6900. Arrangements made by Messinger Funeral Home on East Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Aug. 11, 2005.

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Paulette Lucas

September 12, 2005

I most recently remember my visit to Aaunt Jo and Uncle Joe,s home in 1996. They were so entertaining when they each recalled how they met. Slightly different stories unfolded!!

George & Mary Marovich

August 14, 2005

We send our deepest sympathies to Josephine's family. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Barbara & Larry Varda

August 12, 2005

We will cherish our memories of attending mass with Aunt Jo during our many years of vacations to Scottsdale. After church we would go to Mimies (sp) for breakfast. It was always a part of our plans when were in Scottsdle. I admired her for the goals she set for herself and accomplished them. We loved her very much and will keep her in our prayers and her family.

God Bless

Larry & Barbara

Dorothy Corell

August 12, 2005

I will miss our Sunday breakfasts. Each Christmas I wear the lovely Christmas apron she made for me will make the holiday extra special!

Love and understanding to all her family.

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