Thomas “Tom” J. Kowalczyk, 70, of Yorkville, IL went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in Sycamore, IL. He was born August 20, 1947 in Chicago, IL, the son of Joseph and Josephine (Kabala) Kowalczyk. He married Bette J. Schuh on February 19, 1977 in Oak Lawn, IL. Tom attended Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville, IL. He enjoyed fishing with the guys and watching the Cubs win, but above all he loved spending time with his family and friends, especially enjoying his time with his grandkids.
He is survived by his wife, Bette of Yorkville, IL; two children, Katie (Roger) Hutt of Warsaw, VA and Steven (Sarah) Kowalczyk of Sugar Grove, IL; five grandchildren, Devon, Nathan, Hannah, Lucas, and Sawyer; three sisters, Sharon Kowalczyk of VA, Lauren Kelly of Naperville, IL, and Audrey Kowalczyk of VA; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and very dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville, IL with Pastor Herb Grieves officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at the church in Yorkville. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to
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