Loving mother of Charlotte (Frank) Zimmerman and Paul Kotowski; proud grandmother of Tess Zimmerman and Maddy Zimmerman; fond aunt, cousin, and friend of many. Preceded in death by her husband, the late Walter W. Kotowski. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 4th, at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60646, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm with a chapel service at 6:00pm. For more information, please call 773-774-4100 or visit www.malecandsonsfh.com. Dear mother and grandmother, the love that binds us does not end here, but is bound to our souls for eternity. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Alzheimer's Association, would be appreciated.