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Joseph E. Michalowski, age 96 of Glen Ellyn, formerly of Brookfield, United States Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of Rose Michalowski, nee Ulman, loving father of Joseph (Maureen) Michalowski, Michael (Gina) Michalowski, Allan (Sandy) Michalowski and the late David (Kathy Kuchar) Michalowski, cherished grandfather of Megan (Jon) Edwards, Lori (Jeff, Fiancé) , Kevin (Tricia), Jacob (Sammy), Luke, Matthew (Annee), Molly (Micah) Mehan, Sara, Jessica, Allison and great-grandfather of Johanna, Christopher, Emma Rose, Samantha, KJ, Maddie, Cozmo, Hudson and Sam, dear brother of Valentine (Eileen) and the late Ted (Stella), Phyllis (Matt) Guzik, Sr. Leontine, Jane and Loretta (Stanley) Gacek, fond uncle to many.
Memorials to St. Barbara Food Pantry 9300 W. 47th Street, Brookfield, IL 60513 would be appreciated.
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