Dolores Janowiak

Dolores M. Janowiak (née Waitkus) of Flossmoor. Loving mother of Christine (Charles Beck MD), Laura (Steve) Hodges, Joan (Joseph) Maloney, John (Haruka Wada). Cherished grandmother of Crystal (Patrick) LeSimple, Noel (Matt Boroughs) Blue, Nicole (Chris) Lindsey, Michael Hodges, lan (April) Andrews, Carling (Nathan Schaefer) Johns, and Bryanna (Jordan Castillo) Johns. Great grandmother of Luke and Lauren LeSimple, Harper and Hunter Lindsey, Pippa Boroughs, and Ellie Andrews; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Edwin, and daughter, Victoria (Dan) Loser. Dolores graduated from Prairie State College and Governors State University with a degree in psychology. She was a skilled crafter - sewing, knitting, stained glass, jewelry and doll making among her many talents. As an award-winning quilter, she was a former president of Flossmoor Quilters Guild. She loved classic movies and mystery novels and never lost a trivia contest she participated in. As the matriarch of the family, she loved all her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She will be missed by all. Resting at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home 18230 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL. Friday, July 8 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Prayers 10:30 a.m. to St Joseph Church, 17951 Dixie Highway Homewood, IL. Mass 11:00 a.m.  Donations to GSU Foundation would be appreciated.   www.govst.edu/donate