Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Donald Kwiatkowski, "Don"

Passed away on February 17, 2026

Donald “Don” Kwiatkowski, age 75.  Late of Dyer, Indiana formerly of Calumet City and South Chicago.  Passed away suddenly on February 17, 2026.  Beloved husband of the late Sherri.  Loving father of Darren Kwiatkowski and Keith (Melissa) Kwiatkowski.  Cherished grandfather of Ellie and Logan Kwiatkowski.  Dear brother in law of Steve (Karen Kister) Sadowsky and the late Karen Sadowsky.  Don is preceded in death by his parents Stanley and Alice Kwiatkowski.  He was a retired operations manager for Galaxy Transport.  Don was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino and cars.  He was an avid Chicago Bears, White Sox, and Blackhawks fan. 

Visitation and Funeral Services Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 10:00 am until time of service at 12:00 noon at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 W. 97th LN. (1/2 block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th Ln.) St. John.  Private interment Holy Cross Cemetery.  For more information 219-365-3474

Interment:
Private interment Holy Cross Mausoleum
801 Michigan City Road
Calumet City, Illinois 60409

Visitation Location

St. John
11300 W. 97th Lane
St. John, IN 46373
(219) 365-3474

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Visitation Information

Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 10:00 am until 12:00 pm

Prayer Service
Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 12:00 pm

Condolences
"You have deepest condolences for the loss. You are in my prayers and thoughts."
- Lorraine Skarupa
February 19, 2026 8:36 am
"I'm very sorry for your loss. My condolences to Don's family."
- Rob Kranc
February 19, 2026 9:48 am
"First, Sorry to the family for your loss. R.I.P. Don. We had a great time bowling together. Remember 83rd street. 442 vs GTX. We had a Blast in the old neighborhood."
- Mickey Maslanka
February 19, 2026 12:09 pm
"Rest is Peace Don. Thanks for being a close friend since hanging out in South Chicago and all your moves till Indiana. My Sympathies to Darren and Keith your family. May his memory be a blessing in your life. He will be missed. "
- Warren Karas
February 24, 2026 12:44 pm
""The Don" and I were co-workers for over 25 years. During that time we became friends and our families became acquainted. Don and Sherri were kind and friendly, and they were so proud of Darren and Keith. Sherri was so talented she made us Christmas Wreath and Garland more than 20 years ago and we still use it today. I'll always remember Don for his kindness when I was sick, he would drive me from my house so I could go to work. My wife Sue and I are happy we got to have lunch with him at Windcreek Casino back in October. We'll always fondly remember our friend, "The Don""
- James Sertich
February 28, 2026 12:55 pm
Candles Lit