Teresa Kowalska was born in Poland on February 19th, 1950. She moved to the United States in her mid twenties and had her daughter, Alila Hollander, at the age of 29. As a single mother, Teresa struggled but worked hard to provide for the both of them. She also helped raise her grandchildren, Brendan Hollander and Nicholas Hollander. Teresa helped others throughout her life. In 2018, she began her battle with leukemia. She passed with her daughter and future son-in-law, Justin Czok, at her side on Friday, October 23rd, 2020. Teresa was a beautiful and caring person inside and out and will be dearly missed.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28th, from 9:00 am until the time of the Chapel Service at 11:00 am, at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Chicago.
Interment will process to Maryhill Catholic Cemetery in Niles.
In consideration of the safety of our guests and associates, Malec & Sons Funeral Home will adhere to the current gathering restrictions in the State of Illinois, which allow 25 or fewer guests at services. Proper social distancing must be practiced, and all guests will be required to wear facemasks at all times. Thank you for your cooperation.
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