Anthony J. Kowalczyk 91 of Des Plaines and Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Army was born on June 4, 1929 and passed away April 10, 2021. Anthony was the beloved husband of the late Christine (nee Dolezal) Kowalczyk; loving father of James (Claudia) Kowalczyk, Tony (Cherry) Kowalczyk and Chris Kowalczyk; devoted grandfather of Jake (Ashley) Kowalczyk, Alex Kowalczyk, Ashley (Josh) Donnelly and Melissa Kowalczyk; great grandfather of Cole, Kayla and Coraline Melissa; fond brother of the late Richard (late Pat) Kowalczyk. Visitation Wednesday from 3 to 8pm at Oehler Funeral Home 2099 Miner St. Des Plaines, IL. Prayers will be said Thursday 9:15 am at the funeral home and proceed to Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church 9711 W. Devon Ave. Rosemont, IL. 60018 for funeral mass at 10am. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Legion Post 36 Des Plaines, IL.Funeral info 847-824-5155 or oehlerfuneralhome.com