Lillian Grace Kowis

Lillian Grace Kowis died peacefully at Tuscany Gardens on March 23, 2021, in Pataskala, Ohio at the age of 84. Born in Akron, Ohio, on September 7, 1936, she was the daughter of Julius Schwindt and Elizabeth (Bishoff) Schwindt.

Lillian is a graduate of Garfield High in Akron and was a Beta Phi and competed in the figure skating regional qualifier for the 1951 Pan American Games. She was a devout member of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church and was an Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion. She was a devoted wife, and a wonderful mother to her five children.

Lillian was a military spouse and enjoyed making oriental dolls which she learned to do at Tachikawa Air Force Base, Japan. She enjoyed crafts and arts as well as doll collecting.

She worked in various administrative and secretarial positions to include; Anchor Hocking Glass, Emhart, Arthritis Foundation in San Diego, Ohio State Bank, and Huntington Bank.

Lillian is survived by her sons, Kavin (Marianne), Kenneth (Terri), and Keenan (Caroline) Kowis; her eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband George, her son Keith, daughter Elizabeth and sister Betty Subasa.

Family will receive friends 4-7 pm Sunday at Schoedinger Funeral Home, 5360 East Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43232. The funeral service will be held 10 am Monday, March 29, 2021, at Church of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, 5225 Refugee Rd., Columbus, OH, 43232. Fr. Coleman, Celebrant. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Lillian’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bella Care Hospice. Condolences can be sent to

The family would like to thank all of the Tuscany Gardens and Bella Care Hospice’s staff for the exceptional love and compassion while our mother was in their care.