Dennis R. Polowy, 72, of Bartlett, formerly of Chicago; husband of Margaret, nee Connell; dad of Dan (Robin), Jennifer (Mark) Kaye, Kimberly Grant and Jason (Lisa); grandpa of Joshua, Jake, Julianna, Kaitlyn, Blake, Mykenna, Anthony, Madyson, Kendall, Delaney, Andrew and Sara; brother of Sandra (Bruce) Weschler, Margie Galati and Terry (Barbara); uncle of many nieces and nephews; son of the late Clarence and the late Lillian, nee Rolph. Dennis enjoyed fishing, bird hunting, vacations to St. Pete Beach in Florida and Lake Sara in Effingham, Illinois. Soaking up the sun on a beautiful summer day. Most of all he loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a proud Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army and was active in the Glendale Heights VFW. Visitation Monday 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Funeral Tuesday beginning with 11:15 am prayers at the funeral home then proceeding to Resurrection Church, mass 12:00 pm / noon. Interment Assumption Cemetery in Wheaton. In lieu of flowers donations to the National VFW Headquarters, 406 W. 34th St. Kansas City, MO 64111 or the Northern Illinois Food Bank 273 Dearborn Court Geneva, Il. 60134 would be appreciated.