Stella V. Nowakowski, nee Torbinski, 87, beloved wife of the late John J. Nowakowski; loving mother of Donna (Edward) Donzal, Janice and John C.P.D. (Joanne) Nowakowski; dearest grandmother of Dea and Danielle Donzal, Matthew and Daniel Nowakowski; devoted daughter of the late Stanley and late Victoria, nee Trojnar, Torbinski; dearest sister of Lottie (late George) Kudla and the late Jean (late Casey) Kosowski; dear aunt of Judy Barnard and Gregory Kudla; great-aunt of Kevin (Sharon) Barnard and Vicki (Bill) Pickelheimer; great-great-aunt of Alicia, Austin, Allison, Audrey and Casey Jean; cherished friend of Adeline Kolbusz; devoted and always a helpful daughter-in-law to the late Ludwik and late Harriet Nowakowski; sister-in-law of the late Jean (late John) Jantas; “Pani Stasia” is also survived by her loving caregivers, Krystyna and Franciszek Pawlica. Stella’s family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Krystyna for her excellent care, patience, love and joy shown to Stella during the past 19 months. Bardzo Dziekuje i Bog Zaplac. Stella loved her family, church, country and polka radio programs. We will miss you but you can be sure that every Sunday, we will all hear a polka in our hearts and remember you. Funeral Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, 9:15 a.m. from Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd., 5088 S. Archer Avenue, corner of Keeler, to the Church of St. Bruno. Mass 10 a.m. celebrated by Rev. Norman J. Trela. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 8 p.m. Member of St. Bruno Rosary Ladies, St. Bruno Senior Citizens, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Felician Sisters Auxiliary, lifetime member of Ladies Auxiliary, PFC Ted Stempien Post #8821 V.F.W. For additional information, call 773-767-2166 or visit www.zarzyckimanorchapels.com
