Joseph Kowalewski Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Joseph Kowalewski of Bartlett, Illinois, whose life came to an end on August 7, 2025 at the age of 80, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Sharon; his children, Sharon, Michael (Rubi), Andrea Purcell (A. J.), Joseph (Margot) and David; his grandchildren, Grant, Jacob Allen, Caleb, Ethan, Sandra Kowalewski and Luca Kowalewski; his siblings, Connie Guglielmi (Nick) and Al Kowalewski (Kyle); his siblings-in-law, Martha Beck (Phil) and Fred Wise (Cindy Rose); and his siblings' children, Jessica Funston (Dave), Justin Delfino (Jessica) and Jeanette Wise.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in honor of Joe to the National Park Foundation (nationalparks.org).