Judith Kalinowski

Judith (Judy) Ann Kalinowski. Beloved daughter of the late Margaret (Casey) and Thomas Kalinowski passed away on May 22,2026 at the age of 82. She was born on August 27,1943 in Thief River Falls, MN. Judy leaves behind her cousins and many friends.

A lifelong learner, Judy earned her teaching certificate and Masters in Education from Marquette. She was a Warrior and loved following the basketball team. She started her teaching career at St Mathew’s in Oak Creek, from there she moved to St Romans. Her love of science was brought into the classroom by doing many interesting experiments. She left St. Romans and became the Principle at St. Aldeberts in South Milwaukee. Through consolidation she moved over to St. Sylvester’s now known as Divine Mercy on College Ave in South Milwaukee. Judy loved her students and her greatest joy was to watch them enter first grade and grow until they graduated from eighth grade.

Judy also belonged to the Poet Society (Marquette) and she was an accomplished writer. She was active in many different organizations and they all involved better ways to teach and bring new material to the classroom. She also loved to travel. Some of her trips took her to NY, San Francisco, Mexico, London, Germany and Poland. She loved spending time with her family in Atlanta and SC.

She leaves behind her friends from her birthday group, many cousins, and other friends. Her funeral will be held at Divine Mercy Church South Milwaukee on June 26 from 9-11 followed by Mass at 11 officiated by her very good friend Father Bob Betz. In lieu of flowers, any memorials can be made to Divne Mercy school or the charity of your choice.