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Thomas Sowinski Obituary
Feb 28, 2025
Thomas Sowinski passed away on February 28, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Alma Sowinski.
Tom is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara (Babusch); children, Jolene Kratochvil, Jennifer Sowinski, Ted Sowinski, Tim Sowinski, Janet (Ron) Holsclaw, Julie (Pat) Downing, Jackie (Denis) Hamlett, Tony (Sonora) Sowinski; grandchildren, Amber Kratochvil, Brittini (Logan) Kratochvil, Natalie Sowinski, Ava O'Keefe, Chandler (Mysti) Sowinski, Blake Holsclaw, Barbara Holsclaw, Mylon Shamble, Patrick (Jordan) Downing, Sidney Hamlett, Anderson Hamlett and Carter Sowinski; great grandchildren Willa Bellinda and Miles Downing; sister, Penny Tomick (late husband, Don) and brother, John (Angie) Sowinski.
Tom graduated from Bowen High School on the Eastside of Chicago. He served in the Marine reserves from 1960 to 1965. Tom retired from Pipefitters Local 597. He was active in the Our Lady of Grace (OLG) Holy Name Society for many years and founded the OLG food pantry.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at White Funeral Home 921 W. 45th Avenue, Griffith, IN 46319.
Tom will be remembered for his backyard lamb roasts, gin and tonics, bocce ball games, and limousine rides, but most of all, for the love and laughter he shared with his friends and family. His presence and good times will be fondly remembered by those who knew him.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Breakthrough T1D in memory of Thomas Sowinski www.breakthrought1d.org
For more information, please contact White Funeral Home at (219) 924-4100 or visit our website at www.whitefuneralhomeofgriffith.com
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John and Maureen James
March 4, 2025
We were just talking about Tom the other day when we drove down LaPorte Street, and wondered how he was doing. I believe the last time we saw him was at a 4th of July Parade, and its been years since we attended one of those. We spent a lot of time together years ago with various Cub Scout activities at Our Lady of Grace School. Those Cub Scouts are now in their 50's! Unbelievable! We felt so fortunate to have Tom and Barb working with us during those days. He was a lot of fun and a lot of help! We are so sorry to hear of his death, and will keep him in our prayers. John and Maureen James
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