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Steven Kowalski Obituary
Steven John Kowalski
March 19, 1959 - April 9, 2021
BLOOMINGTON -
Steven John Kowalski, 62, formerly of Bloomington, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA.
The visitation and service will be private. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington, is assisting the family. A private interment will be at Scogin Hill Cemetery, Bloomington.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.
He was born March 19, 1959 in Chicago, son of George and Dolores Hoffman Kowalski. He married Janice L. VanHook on October 21, 2001 in Florida.
Surviving are his devoted wife, Janice, of 20 years; his mother, Dolores Kowalski of Peach Tree City, GA; his siblings: Ken (Mary) Kowalski of Northville, MI, Linda (Scott) Nordli of Schaumburg, Karen (Bill) Prigge of Elgin and Sue (Mike) Frolio of Peach Tree City, GA. Also surviving are his father-in-law, Jack VanHook and mother-in-law, Alberta VanHook, both of Bloomington; his brothers-in-law, Mark VanHook, Kent (Nevada) VanHook, both of Bloomington and Bryan (Brigette) VanHook of Wells, ME; and sister-in-law, Julie (Woody) Morton of Bloomington; his many nieces and nephews: Michael (Lauren), Kevin, Brian, Robert, Mark, Samantha, Andrew, Alyssa, Brianna, Mariah, Bella, Brayden, Bryce (Danielle), Ryan (Lauren), Kamryn (Michael), Bruce and Moxie, as well as six great-nieces and nephews, Knox, Jack, Arianna, Tommy, Theodore and Noah.
He was preceded in death by his father, George; one nephew, Joseph and one great-niece, Ava.
Steve received his Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He was very passionate about his work as an Engineer, and first worked as a structural and nuclear engineer at Exelon Clinton Power Plant from 1982 until his retirement in 2015. After his retirement, he quickly jumped back into the work he loved and was employed as an Engineering Director at Southern Nuclear Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro, GA until 2020, and then at Southern Nuclear Plant Hatch in Vidalia, GA., where he was currently employed.
Having been born and raised in Chicago, Steve was a huge fan of all Chicago sports teams, but most especially the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears. He also cherished his time vacationing, anywhere warm, with his beloved wife and dog, Abby. Their favorite vacation spot was at their beach home at Hilton Head Island, where they spent their days bicycling and walking the beach.
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Paul J Telthorst
April 18, 2021
Janice and the Kowalski Family, please accept our deepest sympathies. We were saddened to receive the news of Steve's passing. I worked with Steve at Clinton Power Station for many years, and he was a friend and always someone you could count on for solid technical support. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Paul and Janel Telthorst
Casey L Carlsen
April 17, 2021
Janice, our whole family is thinking of you in this difficult time and ALWAYS. Our love and prayers Casey, Chris and Cappy
Teri Quinn
April 14, 2021
Janice, I'm sorry for your loss. Thinking of you in this difficult time.
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