Phyllis L. Kotlowski, age 90, of Adams, Wisconsin died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Karyn Bodenschatz will officiate. Friends may call at Roseberrys Funeral Home on Sunday from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Phyllis was born December 11, 1920 in Roosevelt Township (Taylor County), Illinois to Adolph and Celia (Olyniezak) Burzynski. She was married to the late Walter J. Kotlowski, they were married in Illinois in 1937. They lived in Bellinger, WI from 1949 to 1954 where they farmed. They moved to Adams in 1954, Phyllis and Walter owned and operated, with partners Lorretta and Louie Kotlowski, the IGA store for many years. They later owned Kens Clothing.
Phyllis enjoyed reading, watching television, and sewing.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Celia (Olyniezak) Burzynski; husband, Walter J. Kotlowski; son, Kenneth Kotlowski; and brothers: Frank, Florian, and Edward Burzynski.
Survivors:
Son: Jerry (Marcie) Kotlowski of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Son: Donny (Pat) Kotlowski of Madison, Wisconsin
Son: Walter T. (Becky) Kotlowski of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister: Eleanor Winger of Green Bay, Wisconsin
Sister: Loretta (Walter) Smith of Sun City, AZ
She is further survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY…
My deepest sympathy to all of the Family.
I hope your many happy memories will be a comfort to you at this difficult time.
To all the Family of Phyllis: She will be missed by everyone who knew her. She always treated my family with respect. I loved going in to Ken’s Clothing and visiting with her. She had something to say and loved to chat. We will miss her greatly. She is resting peacefully now and will be joined with Wally. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to you all-what fond memories i will always have.
My favorite neighbors- Walt & Phyllis are together again. How I miss your waves & smiles. My sympathy to all of you. God Bless.
Wrap your arms around all the good memories. Our prayers and sympathies are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Another pillar in the community is gone. I really enjoyed Phyllis when I used to go into Ken’s Clothing. My sympathy to you all!
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My Prayers are with you through out this time .
So very sorry to hear of Phyllis’ passing. I always enjoyed talking to her and remember the days of Kens clothing! definately the end of an era.
So sorry on your loss. May God comfort you