Obituary of Mary Lorraine Kwiatkowski

Mary Lorraine Kondeusz Kwiatkowski, age 104, of Boone passed peacefully at the Foley Center at Chestnut Ridge on Monday, April 12, 2021. Born January 20, 1917 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Andrzej Kondeusz and Maryja Trela, who immigrated from Sandomierz, Poland in 1913. She was orphaned at age 7 and raised by John and Catherine Kolodziej Buczek of Chicago. During and after graduation from Harrison High School, Mary kept books for the Buczek tavern and other properties. Over the years she worked for the family Polish deli and as a caterer and restaurant server. She volunteered for many years at the Southwest Senior Center in Chicago. In 2002, Mary moved to Boone to be close to family. All her life Mary was very proud of her Polish heritage. As a member of the Polish Scouting Organization of Illinois she served as a leader and camp counselor to young girls. She played the snare drum for numerous parades and performed in the Lehici folk dance ensemble sharing Polish culture in the Chicago area. Mary was very inquisitive and enjoyed ballroom dance, art, and music. In addition to both sets of parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband Stanley Ted Kwiatkowski, her brother Valerian Kondeusz, her sisters Jenny Kondeusz Wallenga and Josephine Kondeusz Niecikowski, and her "adopted" sister Lorraine Buczek Jarzynski. Mary is survived by her three children Janet Kwiatkowski Zupko of Waukegan, Illinois; Kathleen Kwiatkowski Kascewicz (Martin Kascewicz) of Fifleld, Wisconsin; and Jon Kwiatkowski (Kathleen Brinko) of Boone; two grandchildren Sarah Zupko (Karen Zarker) of Chicago and Mieszko Kwiatkowski of Boone; and a number of nieces and nephews. The family extends much gratitude to Mary's many caregivers at Appalachian Bryan Estates, the Foley Center, and Medi Home Health & Hospice for their dedication and care. No funeral or memorial service is scheduled. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to OASIS of Boone. Abandoned child, life done you wrong; treasured adult, you done life better. Online condolences may be shared with Mary's family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Kwiatkowski family.