Elaine L. Kowalkowski, age 63. Loving daughter of the late Walter and Mary (nee Szczudlo). Dearest sister of Darlene. Elaine was also survived by many cousins and friends. Elaine was a eucharistic minister at St. Simon the Apostle Church for 20 years. In lieu of flowers donations or masses to St. Simon the Apostle Church would be appreciated Visitation Sunday, October 18, from 2-8pm. Funeral Monday, October 19, 9am from Ridge Funeral Home (6620 W. Archer Ave. Corner of Natoma) to a 10am mass at St. Simon the Apostle Church. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery. For info call 773-586-7900 or visit www.ridgefh.com.