Susan J. Kowalski, nee Brodsky, 76. Beloved wife of Jim; caring mother of Jim (Jenny) Kowalski and Megan Brady; proud grandmother of Madelyn and Owen; loving sister of Ernest (Harriet) Brodsky; dear aunt of Colman and Melissa. Susan was a sweet soul, a “menschette”. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Graveside service Wednesday, December 7, 1 PM at Town of Maine Cemetery, 2101 W. Touhy Ave, Park Ridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org.