Josephine Bernadette Kowalski

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