Edwin J. Winkowski, 92, of Sturtevant, passed away with his family at his side, on Sunday, January 1, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 30, 1930, to Jack and Estelle (nee: Zminda) Winkowski.

He was united in marriage to Carolyn A. Winkowski (Nee: Schrader), On October 23, 1954, in St. Veronica Catholic Church, in Chicago; they were married for almost 66 years prior to her death in 2020. Edwin was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time maintaining his backyard, cheering on his favorite baseball and football teams, and spending time with his children/grandchildren/great grandchildren and his beloved dogs over the years.

Surviving are Edwin and Carolyn's children, Susan Bomhack, Janet (Chet) Balwierczak, Catherine O'Brien, Michael (Kari) Winkowski, and John (Anna) Winkowski; son-in-law, Rick Carlson; grandchildren, Lisa (James), Rob (Aileen), Theresa, Melissa, Kristen, Sarah, Connor, Aidan, Raymon, Patrick, Lonndon, and Alexandra; great-grandchildren Nora, Lydia, Triston, Lynn, and Ava; and sisters Gerry Lakome and Jacqueline (Ron) Bialkowski.

Edwin was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn; daughter, Linda Carlson; son-in-law, Mark Bomhack; his parents; brother, Fr. Eugene Winkowski; and brother-in-law, Lee Lakome.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the nurses and caregivers of the Aurora At Home Hospice Kenosha/Racine Care team, for the loving and compassionate care shown to Edwin and his family.

Service Details

His Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Sebastian's Church, 3126 – 95 ^th St. Sturtevant, WI, on Saturday, January 14th at 11:00 a.m.  Visitation will be in the church, that day from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Full military honors will follow. Private burial will take place at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or your favorite charity.

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