Rita Kowalski, of Chicago, loving sister of Irene Kennetz, Michael and Casimir and late Helen Worbel; cherished aunt of Keith, Christine, Lynne, Mark, Alison (Al) Davis, Kari (James) Kowalski-Jones, and Brad (Rachel), fond niece of Terry Wiencek; dear sister in law of Jerry, Susan, Norbert. Memorial visitation Thursday 11:00 a.m. until time of memorial serivce 1:00 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory 950 South Bartlett Rd. (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.