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Dawn Kolanowski Obituary
Dawn Christine Kolanowski, age 54, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Loving daughter of Terence and Darlene Kolanowski, nee Batwin. Kind niece of Cheryl (David) Cudzilo and Kathleen Kolanowski. Dear cousin of Patrick Cudzilo and Matthew (Kathryn) Cudzilo.
A memorial visitation will be held Monday, July 28, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Interment will be held at a later date at Elmwood Cemetery-Hammond, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com.
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Mary Grau Rakoczy
July 30, 2025
So sorry for your loss. RIP and God bless you all. Remember the good times and memories.
Cheryle and David Cudzilo
July 27, 2025
In loving memory of our sweet niece. Always will be in our hearts.
MR MRS HOCHFELDER
July 23, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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