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Patsy Kwiatkowski Obituary
80, of Phoenix, went to heaven on April 3, 2011. Patsy loved bingo, puzzles, knitting and was a diehard ASU Fan. She donated blankets and hats that she knitted to the Children's Hospital. Patsy was a strong willed woman who knew what she wanted and said what she thought. She was the life of the party and had a quick witted humor. Patsy was preceded in death by Ladmo Kwiatkowski, her husband of 53 years, George and Luverne Killough, her parents, and sister Joann. She left behind 5 children: Kim, Robin, Debbie, Jamie, Shari and 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and her special friend Hal McKean. Services will be held on Wednesday April 7, 2011 at 5pm at Mountain View Lutheran Church 11002 S. 48th St. Phoenix, AZ 85044. Please sign online Guest Book: www.obits.azcentral.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Patsy Kwiatkowski
Arlene Randall
March 30, 2025
Patsy, I still miss you after all these years! I'm still playing Bingo and I remember the days of bingo at the Elks club and St Daniels. RIP my friend!
Ruthie
March 30, 2022
This is one of the greatest moms ever. I love her with all my heart and there isn't a day that goes by that she is not with me. We will meet again on the other side
Love you Mom Patsy.
Linda, Dan, Jenna and Jordyn Kush
April 24, 2011
Dear Kim, Robin, Debbie, Jamie and Shari,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Patsy was an incredibly special lady brought joy and comfort to all who were fortunate enough to know her. I'll never forget how easy it was to talk to her the first time I met her.
May God's blessings help each of you through this difficult time.
Tom Sutton
April 17, 2011
To four of the most wonderful people that I know, Kim, Janie, Tara & Erin. I am so sorry to hear that Patsy Lou has passed away. Patsy Lou will always remain in our prayers.
Kelly Gipson
April 11, 2011
Bless you always and always I am sure that Ladmo's arms were wide open the moment that you stepped into the Great lord aboves beautiful white heavens. The two of you together at last and smiling down on your loved ones. I am so sorry for your family's loss. But they know that the two of you are together once again and they know that you knew that they all loved you dearly. May God's angels surround your family and comfort them in this difficult time, may they also stay close to each other for always. Goodbye, love Kelly
Pat & Cassie Reeves
April 10, 2011
To the Kwiatkowsi clan, we were so sorry to hear of Paysy's passing. She was a great person and we will miss her. Sorry we did not make it to the funeral but we just today heard. Hope you are all doing well. Love, Pat Reeves & Cassie Dunny-Reeves.
Barbara Burger
April 8, 2011
Heaven has a special place for Patsy. I'm so sorry I missed the funeral. Lad and Patsy came to visit me when I lived on Kauai many years ago. We fixed burgers and had a great time. My son was little at the time and they brought Ryan a Ladmo bag from home. Meant the world to me. Growing up just 2 blocks over from your family holds many great memories. My heart goes out to all of you.
Barbara Burger (Tempe)
Pierre O'Rourke
April 7, 2011
Patsy was a hoot. I only met Robin of the kids and liked him immediately. That was when I saw how love in the higher sense ran through the entire family. She popped into my life and for so long we had weekly luncheons at Pischke's Paradise. She was one of the very few women I ever met that was like a stand-in Mom for me. Lordy she made me laugh and it was even more fun was when I could make her laugh, see her dip her head and just slap the table. She helped me through a very rough time too, and I always assumed I would get to pay her back and make her proud. The day someone called me, I put on the Ladmo shirt she had given me. You are loved Patsy!
Janice Davison
April 7, 2011
To the family,
So sorry for your loss. I enjoyed Ladmo on Wallace and Ladmo Show for many many years. She must have been a special lady.
April 7, 2011
Patsy (Mom) I will always remember your infectious laugh and many ASU Football games. I am sure that Heaven is blessed having you as another Angel. Tell Grandma and Grampa Killough, Laddie and Mom "Hello" for me. You will be deeply missed by many. Hugs and Kisses from the family. Dwayne Ohmart (#4 son) (Phoenix, AZ)
April 6, 2011
TO PATSY'S FAMILY... MAY YOU REST IN THE KNOWLEDGE THAT PATSY IS AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE LORD..SHE WAS A WONDERFUL AND BEAUTIFUL HUMAN BEING..I HAVE KNOWN HER FOR YEARS THRU, OF COURSE, BINGO. SHE WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. SHE IS NO LONGER SUFFERING. I LOVED HER VERY MUCH. ARLENE RANDALL
April 6, 2011
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNEW PATSY FROM BINGO. SHE WAS A LOVELY LADY AND A LOT OF FUN TOO. MARILYN COURCHAINE (TEMPE, AZ)
Diane Cooke
April 6, 2011
We never met but thank you for sacrificing so much of your married life to give Arizona (and beyond) so much joy. Ladmo is no doubt happy to see you again.
April 6, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Patsy was always so nice to me. I remember when she and Ladmo would come to our house or seeing her at the Elks club. It's been years, but I still have happy memories of Patsy and the rest of her family. God Bless, Kristin Forster-Love
Debbie Merrill
April 6, 2011
I will miss your smile, laughter and your hugs. Although we grieve, you are dancing with the angels in the presence of our Lord and savior, Jesus. I look forward to the day when I get to dance with you. Until that day we will keep you in our hearts. May God give your family his peace and love.
April 6, 2011
Dear Kwiatkowski Family,
I was sorry to hear of Patsy's death. We weren't close friends but I remember that one of the boys came to our home a few times to visit with my son, Kelly.
I visited with Patsy a few times, at church, I think, and enjoyed her warm personality.
Even though I was not closely connected to your family I DO understand the loss you're going through. Please accept my love and concern for your family.
Some things you will have for your lifetimes are the memories of your mom. Maybe you'd each like to write those memories down & share with others of your family.
Yours truly,
Rita Mc Caw
Sherwood and Ellen Strong
April 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
A Leon
April 5, 2011
They were our neighbors for many years rest in peace Patsy
April 5, 2011
Patsy will be missed ,by many who knew her and the love she had for children and friends, May god be with all of her children and grand children. You will be in David and my prayers. May God Bless you all.David and Paula Phillips
Kathy Hubbard
April 5, 2011
To the Kwiatkowski family.
I will always remember the fun times when I played Bingo at the Elks and when as a kid I always hug out at your house.You will be Missed.
Kathy Hubbard(Hyman)
Steve Garcia
April 5, 2011
My condolences to all of the Kwaitkowski family for the loss of your Mother. You had awsome parents! I hope you celebrate their lives as much as they did.
April 5, 2011
There's a new star in heaven tonight.
Bless you, Patsy, and kiss Ladmo when
you meet, for all of us "kidz".
Carol Anne Kriesel
Michigan City, IN
(formerly of Glendale & Phoenix)
Kelly Ludlum
April 5, 2011
To the family of Patsy. You have lost a precious woman. She will be missed by all. Prayers of healing for you.
Ruth Rivers
April 5, 2011
I have been a friend of the Kwiatkowski family since 1954 and Patsy, Laddie and the kids were like my second family and will be forever. Patsy was like a second mom to me and for that I will always love her. She will always be in my heart. She always gave me that little push I needed to get to the next phase in my life. I will remember her smile and laugh it was so contagious. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Ruth Rivers (Phillips)
Kathi Derevan
April 5, 2011
Kwiatkowski family, I only met your mom once, at a W&L event, but I will never forget her. She was so warm and funny and friendly that I felt I had known her forever. I had to hug her and tell her how much her husband had meant to me as a kid growing up in Phoenix, even though I only knew him through the TV and live shows. It was easy to see why the two of them fell in love, because they shared a love of life and hijinks! What wonderful memories you all must have! Just know that your mother touched a whole lot of people that you will never even know about. She was special.
Michelle Duenas
April 5, 2011
Patsy, how can we get along without you!? Your humor, your grace, your caring- you were one of a kind. Thank you for all you did for the Boys & Girls Club, the LADMO BRANCH of the Boys & Girls Club. Much love to you, to Lad, and to your beautiful children and grand children. I know they know just how special you were.
Love
Michelle Duenas
April 5, 2011
From the moment I meant Patsy in 1974 we became friends. Rick grew up the the Kwiatkowski kids. Patdy, Lad, Rick and I went on several trips together, played golf and just enjoyed being a foursome. I will miss my best friend so much, but I am happy that she and Lad are together again in a far better place. God Bless you all Love Linda,Rick Safriet along with Tammy and Wes.
Jeff Farris
April 5, 2011
Pasty was a very special person, she will certainly be missed by many. I feel so fortunate to have spoken with her at the wedding of her grandson Zach this past March. Our hearts are with you all.
Aloha Pumehana,
The Farris Family,
Theresa Hansen
April 5, 2011
My deepest sympathy to all the Kwiatkowski and Killough families. You will truly be missed Patsy! Much Love to you all ~
Maggie Blaetz
April 5, 2011
Dear Kwiatkowski Family: I had the honor of meeting your wonderful mom once at a Wallace and Ladmo tribute. We sat next to each other and she was gracious to let me get a picture of us together. I will always cherish that picture. She reminded me of my own mother in many ways. Down to earth, funny,and smart. We will all miss her but I bet Ladmo is very happy. God bless all the family and friends of Patsy.
Holly Bird (Hansen)
April 5, 2011
Patsy "Mom" was one of the most awesome people who help me as a child to learn to laugh and accept things for what they are! She will be sorely missed! My love to everyone that feels this loss and especially the family xoxo
Rob Cook
April 5, 2011
I met Patsy through the post-Wallace and Ladmo happenings,over the past decade via emails,and phone calls.
She was always so kind and willing to take the time to answer my various questions about her late husband "Ladmo".
She came to many of the Wallace & Ladmo events, and we (fan friends) called her "Mrs. Ladmo"...and grew to know, and adore her just as much as Lad.She'll be greatly missed and our thoughts are with all the Kwiatkowski's, and Killough Family.
Robert Cook
Jeri Gonzales
April 5, 2011
Somebody must have needed humor in heaven. Patsy was like a second Mom to our family. I hope there is a bowling alley and they are having the time of their lives.
I will be sending you all my thoughts and prayers.
Love Jeri Candler Gonzales
April 5, 2011
" THE LADY BEHIND OUR LAUGHTER "
(Mrs.Ladmo)
Patsy Lou and Ladmo too ...
began their lives with a simple..I do.
She stayed at home and raised their crew,
a classic 50's Mom so perfect and true.
When he became "Ladmo" she'd straighten his tie,
giving our clown prince a kiss before saying goodbye.
She rarely if ever missed watching the show,
seeing her Laddie make childrens eye's glow.
Our smiles and joy couldn't have ever begun...
if not for the generosity and grace,
of this Wallace and Ladmo wife and Mum.
Always recall who set the tables and stages,
sharing with us the man for all the ages.
We'll always remember forever and ever after,
with 35 years of thanks and love...
for the Lady behind our laughter.
By Rob Cook
God Bless you Patsy...my deepest sympathy to all the Kwiatkowski and Killough families.
Patricia Bambridge
April 5, 2011
Patsy was an integral character among our monthly Lunch Bunch. Sitting at her side and laughing with her at the antics of her days, past and present, was my good fortune. Patsy was my personal Erma Bombeck and I will miss her! To have held her hand one more time and heard one more story is my parting wish. Loving thoughts to all her dear family.
Gail Golden
April 5, 2011
Patsy was a kick !! She always made me laugh !! She is responsible for me beginning to knit again. That first year, she and I made many blankets for the fire fighters, was it the blankets or the fire fighters that motivated us ????? I am fortunate to have known her. For the past several years she attended church with a group of us at Mountain View Lutheran Church which we all enjoyed.
Patty Towe (Hammer)
April 5, 2011
Pasty lived her life to the fullest and she always had a smile on her face. I will never forget the camping trips our families spent together. Pasty leaves a legacy of wisdom, humor and love of family. Her family and this world loss a wonderful woman, but Heaven gained an Angel. I pray that the family years of happiness and their many good memories will enable them to live with this sad loss. With love and deepest sympathy.
Steve Hoza
April 5, 2011
Patsy was a dear friend and I will miss her along with so many other people. A woman with a huge, kind heart and wonderful outlook on life. Rest in peace.
Aaron Jahneke
April 5, 2011
I got to meet Patsy in 2001 and it was an amazing experience. She was so funny. She showed me a bunch of the jokes they used to get mailed to them on the Wallace and Ladmo show, and she gave me my one and only Ladmo bag. I will always be grateful to have met her. I never thought I could miss anyone as much as I missed Ladmo.
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