Obituary of Bernard Lukowski

Bernard J. Lukowski Age 91. Passed away Thursday, April 29, 2010. Born September 4, 1918 in Harvey, IL, he had been a resident of Joliet the past 17 years. A former resident of Porter County, Indiana. Retired from General Motors Electromotive Division, Chicago after 30 years of service. U.S. Army veteran of WWII and member of American Legion Post #1080. Member of the Cathedral of St. Raymond where he served as usher for many years. Bernard was a friend to everyone he met, always glad to help anyone, and a "Grandpa" to many in addition to his own grandchildren. Loving father of Paul (Janice) Lukowski of Shorewood, John Lukowski of Michigan City, IN, and Janine (Michael) Hicks of Joliet; devoted grandfather of Todd, Ginger (Tim) Jager, and Evan Lukowski; Jennifer and Jon (Emily) Lukowski; Rebecca and Jeff Hicks; three great-grandchildren, Mia and Henry Jager; and Lauren Huston Lukowski; one sister, Sr. Annunciata of the Poor Clares; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Helen M. (nee Borowiecki) Lukowski; his parents, Paul and Anastasia (Glivinski) Lukowski; siblings, Anthony, Florian, Julia, Marie and Helen. The family would like to thank the Courtyard of Loyalton and Joliet Area Community Hospice for their compassionate care. Funeral Services for Bernard J. Lukowski will be Monday, May 3, 2010 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name to the Poor Clares Annunciation Monastery, 6200 E. Minooka Road, Minooka, IL 60447 would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday 3-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500