Virginia Kowalski (nee Piwowarski), 79, beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Mary (Kevin) Welch, John (Mindy), and Joseph (Shannon); devoted grandmother of Kaylie, Alex, Jack, Johnny, Claire, John and Evan; fond aunt and friend to many. Virginia was a teacher at Holy Ghost in South Holland for many years. Arrangements under the direction of Blake-Lamb Funeral Home/103rd, Oak Lawn, IL.