Kathleen Sophie Dulewicz

Kathleen Dulewicz (nee Chrustek), age, 78, of Chicago, born January 16, 1947, passed away on September 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Zygmunt Dulewicz; her daughter, Stephanie, and son-in-law, Zack DuRant; and her cherished grandchildren, Zosia and John DuRant. Kathleen is also remembered with love by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Helen Chrustek (nee Janicki), and her brother, John Chrustek.

She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who found her greatest joy in her family. She adored her cats, and she had a gift for sparking conversation and forming genuine connections wherever she went. Her circle of friends and loved ones stretched wide, a testament to the way she nurtured every relationship with care.

Kathleen lived her life with warmth, kindness, and an openness that drew people in. She was a proud Chicagoan - raised on the North Side, where she became a lifelong Cubs fan, and later making her home on the South Side, which she came to love just as dearly. She was deeply proud of her Polish heritage, which shaped her values, her traditions, and her sense of community.

Her Catholic faith was a steady source of strength and comfort, guiding her through life with a spirit of grace and gratitude. She believed deeply in supporting her community, education, and the arts.

Kathleen's legacy is one of love, compassion, faith, curiosity, and pride in her roots. She will be missed dearly and remembered always.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago. Prayers will start at 4pm.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 10:00 am at St. Joan of Arc Church, 3698 Lyons St. Evanston, IL 60203.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to causes close to her heart:

LaTanya and the Youth of Englewood: http://latanyaandtheyouthofenglewood.org/

(The "donate" link on the site is outdated, so please send any donations through Zelle to [email protected], or PayPal to LJohnson249/paypal.me, or Cashapp to $Bless0818)

The Arts at the Academy at The Academy at St. Joan of Arc (please designate Kathleen's name upon donation, and that you wish the donation to go towards The Arts at the Academy): https://www.theacademysja.org/giving/memorial-donations.cfm