Obituary of Grayson Thomas Kotulski

Grayson Thomas Kotulski, treasured son of Maria Angelica Llanes and Nathan Allen Kotulski, was born on December 30, 2024.   He was called to heaven on January 11, 2025, at the age of 13 days.  His family was not prepared to lose their precious baby so soon, but they are eternally grateful for the amount of time they were able to spend with him.

Survived by his loving parents, Maria Angelica Llanes and Nathan Allen Kotulski; maternal grandparents, Sandy Guzman and Alfonso Llanes; paternal grandparents, Shannon and Thomas Kotulski, Jr.; maternal great-grandparents, Maria and Rafael Guzman, Maria and Euesbio Llanes; paternal great-grandparents, Joyce and Daniel Latimer, Linda and Thomas Kotulski, Sr.;  aunts, Camila, Alexa Aldana, and Madison Kotulski; and uncle, Matthew (Liliana) Kotulski.  He is also deeply mourned by his extended family and friends.

Though his time with us was brief, Grayson brought immense love, joy, and hope to our hearts. We will forever cherish the short moments we had together, holding onto the memories of his beautiful face, gentle spirit, and the warmth he brought into our lives.

Visitation for Grayson will be Friday, January 24, 2025, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet, IL.  Additional visitation will be held on January 25, 2025, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 2500 Arbeiter Rd., Joliet, IL, from 9:00 until the time of the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Risen Lord Cemetery, Oswego, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the family through https://gofund.me/6bc628cd

For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.