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Kenneth Okolowitz Obituary

Kenneth G. Okolowitz At Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Thursday, August 13, 2009. Age 81 years. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Patricia A. (nee Stanek) Okolowitz; their adopted family, Joel (Kathy) DeLucio, Theresa Mejia and Karen Rebuehr. Preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Erna Okolowitz; and a brother, Karl Okolowitz. Ken was born in Joliet December 13, 1927 and was a life long resident. Graduate of Joliet Township High School Class of 1946. Graduate of Northwestern University with his degree in Physics and a Master of Business Administration. Ken retired from Argonne National Laboratory as Director of Personal after 42 years of service. Charter member of the Health Physics Association. Member of Messiah Lutheran Church. 50 years member of the Masonic Order Matteson Lodge #175 A.F. & A.M. and Joliet Shrine. After retirement Ken enjoyed golfing, fishing, volunteering at DayBreak Shelter and traveling especially to Australia. Lying in state at Messiah Lutheran Church, 19901 South Houbolt Avenue, Monday, August 17th from 10:00 A.M. until services at 10:30 A.M. Rev. David Nygard officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Memorial to Messiah Lutheran Church Organ Fund will be appreciated. Visitation will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Sunday, from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. with Masonic Service at 7:00 p.m.

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Published by Herald-News from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2009.

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Mary Berillo

September 2, 2009

Pat,

I will deeply miss Ken. He was my mentor, and my friend. He helped me through the hard times and celebrated with me during good times.

Renee Mumford

August 17, 2009

Ken was my Father's best friend. He adored him. They shared a love of music. I remember him in the best light possible, a gentleman, charming, intelligent, and compassionate. My thoughts are with you Pat. Love to you.

August 16, 2009

We send you our deepestt symphoy. We will pray that God will lift you up and give you strenth in this sad time.
Lorraine and Eddie.

Nancy Kilsdonk

August 15, 2009

Dear Mrs. Okolowitz:

My husband and I were so very saddened to learn of Ken's passing. Ken was one of the finest men I ever worked with at Argonne National Lab. This was in the early 80's, when he worked for the Radiological and Environmental Research Division (RER). He was hard-working, kind, thoughtful, and was so respectful toward everyone. It was just a pleasure to work with such a wonderful man.

May God continually bless you with many beautiful memories of your dear husband.

Our Deepest Sympathy,

Nancy and Dennis Kilsdonk

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