John Kowalczyks murder in June 1993 led the authorities on a complex investigation that spanned three states and ended in multiple suspicious deaths. He was, indeed, covered with cuts and bruises. "I didn't take the garbage out when she wanted me to, I didn't clean the dishes when she wanted me to, I didn't get the kids when she wanted me to, I didn't get the groceries when she wanted me to, I didn't clean the yard when she wanted me to, I didn't rake the leaves when she wanted me to. Obituary John Joseph Kowalczyk, 55, of Windsor, MA, passed away suddenly on January 12, 2020 at Berkshire Medical Center. In addition to his mother Mary, John is survived by his 3 children, John Kowalczyk Jr. of New Britain, Carleen Kowalczyk (Paul) of Bristol and Marc Buster Kowalczyk (Lindsey) of Bristol and 3 grandchildren, Laila, Sophia and Aaron. Just business associates. He drove to the home of Lisa Zumwalt. He had to pay Kathie a sum of cash immediately as part of the split, but because it was ruled that he was making only $1,000 a month at the time, John would have to pay only $304 a month in child support, and no alimony. The Hymans were tied to the Kowalczyk killing in two other ways. He wasn't afraid to litigate. The use of the sabot, Horan said, makes it difficult but not impossible to trace a bullet to a specific gun. (85 years old). Eventually, he was cleared as a suspect. She had never seen it before. Kathie had custody and John had visitation rights, but sometimes John would show up and the kids wouldn't be there. with his two sons. Stanley Hyman's name and phone number, and a matchbook from a motel near the Police suspect foul play in Alting's disappearance because he left behind Katherines parents had spent a lot of money to pay for the divorce proceedings, and John had stated previously that he was afraid Stanley would kill him. It was the beginning of a case that would involve authorities in three "We think we've ruled him out," said Robert Horan, the Fairfax commonwealth attorney. To keep John Kowalczyk away from his grandchildren? John Kowalczyk Obituary We are sad to announce that on October 1, 2021, at the age of 85, John Kowalczyk of Lemont, Illinois passed away. life. An elderly man and his wife -- who may have known even more -- blew their brains out amid love notes to children and grandchildren. The Contender in the Hyman home has not been shown to be the murder weapon. see you bankrupted or dead," denied involvement and passed a privately "In a world of stress and uncertainty, our personal relationship endured. forward after hearing about Alting's disappearance. There is no photo or video of John S. Kowalczyk Jr..Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. He would sometimes jet off to China, Afghanistan, India. As revenge for the insult to his daughter? They were, from all appearances, typical affluent suburbanites. She was a parishioner of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Liverpool. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. CT 06479. Family members Dearest grandfather of Kyle Mathews and Daniel Kowalczyk. She is survived by : her husband Robert D. Regnerus; her children, Bob Regnerus (Arlene), Christine VanEssen (Joel) and Brian Regnerus (Carrie); her grandchildren, William, Bethany, Anna, Isaac, Makena, Mak, Noa and Kai; her siblings, Marilee Guthrie (James), Dean Kiers (Debbie) and Deborah Kowalczyk (late Pete); and her sister-in-law Elizabeth Denison (Doug Owens). The detectives asked Genia how long it had been since she had purchased a gun. Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. The existence of the other woman gnawed at her. A Virginia man attempted suicide after he was questioned by police. So it is that John Kowalczyk cannot provide any comment -- a bullet tunneled into his brain, entering just behind the right ear, killing him at the age of 38. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. His students, 18,000 of them over the years, would often call back years later for more career advice. It was a lot of wheeling and dealing, but that was John Kowalczyk. after his murder. Funeral arrangement under the care ofColonial Chapel Funeral Home & Crematory. The judge declared a mistrial, but Ralph was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder. Stanley Hyman about guns. Markiewicz Funeral Home 108 E Illinois St, Lemont, IL 60439, Cyril & Methodius Church 608 Sobieski St, Lemont, IL 60439, Resurrection Catholic Cemetery 7201 Archer Rd, Justice, IL 60458. He had been working in his office, alone. January 12, 2020 It was past 10 o'clock, and she was retracing his movements. He hit friends up for money. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Jessie Rysz Obituary (1947 - 2023) | Edison, New Jersey - Echovita His business was bankrupt, and he was in a substantial amount of debt. "A lying snake" is the summary judgment of one person who had unpleasant business dealings with him. He was really, really hurt," says David Lewis. That wasn't Zumwalt's first criminal charge in connection with Kowalczyk. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Inadvertent errors are possible. California Death Index, 1940-1997 FamilySearch So, if youre curious about what happened to John, weve got you covered. She just wanted her ex-husband to stop interfering with her life. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Kowalczyk (Windsor, Massachusetts), born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, who passed away on January 12, 2020, at the age of 55, leaving to mourn family and friends. He was a talented gardener and a true jack of all trades. Shambaugh denied any link to the Kowalczyk murder. Once, John's divorce lawyer, Surovell, accompanied his client to the exchange point. John Kowalczyk and Katherine Hyman married in 1979, had a son, Nicholas, the next year and another, Michael, three years after that. Our heartfelt condolences go out to you. The other emotions -- hate, jealousy, rage, despair -- were spawned by love, by its renunciation, its betrayal. "You talk about gaining a son, I thought I really got one.". Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Eventually he remembered that his cleaning woman had seen him. Kowalczyk, Kathleen Ann Kathleen Ann Kowalczyk, ne Kelly, age 74, of Foggy Bottom Washington, DC, passed away on August 3, 2021. The Hymans also denied involvement. He has been a staff writer for The Post since 1990. He was predeceased by : his parents, John W Kowalczyk and Helen L Kowalczyk (Preston). That's suggestive in itself. But it was confirmed not to be the murder weapon. As equal partners, they founded the Jonathan Corp. and started building a small subdivision in Oakton called Hidden Oaks. Police seized the same kind of gun, a Thompson Center/Contender, from the John was a 38-year-old Polish immigrant who moved to New York with his family when he was about 8 years old. Walter had 11 siblings: Andrew Joseph Kowalczyk, Albert R Kowalczyk and 9 other siblings. It said: I have to pick James up from a friend's house in Reston by 6:00 p.m. Katherine's brother, Michael Highman (he had changed his name from Hyman), felt that John ripped him off, hugely, on a deal involving the $5 million sale of 50 acres of commercial property in Centreville. Howard said. In that class, he met a woman named Lisa Zumwalt. ", He said Kowalczyk answered, "I am not ready, Pop, to make a decision yet.". The toxins of that war had lingered in the Zumwalt family; in 1988, Elmo R. Zumwalt III died of cancer, possibly from the effects of Agent Orange, a defoliant whose use in Vietnam came on the orders of his father. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. John Kowalczyk Obituary (1936 - 2021) | Lemont, Illinois - Echovita Calvary Cemetery (100 E Edgar Rd, Linden, NJ 07036). John Kowalczyk had said he In Him, He had an extensive collection. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. ), "Kathie was angry at me about everything, not just Lisa Zumwalt," John Kowalczyk testified. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. The boy saw his father For a while he taught the class right in the Pentagon. Stanley Hyman solved people's problems. John was born in Southington on December 30, 1957 to Mary (Snow) Kowalczyk and the late Robert Kowalczyk Sr. Write your message of sympathy today. Make a damn decision. In 1986, tired of government work, John decided to reinvent himself. She sued John for divorce, on grounds of desertion and adultery. The news media prominently mentioned Zumwalt and the record of antagonism with Kowalczyk. She may have been confused about what they were asking, he said, because negotiations to buy it had begun long before she actually picked it up on June 1. Kowalczyk was dropping his older son off Thursday evening, June 10, at 115 Park St., the building that had been Jonathan Corp.'s biggest success and biggest failure. John -- with Katherine taking his side -- won. It had been many weeks with no word, no clue, nothing. View the profiles of people named John Kowalczyk. Im praying for the Lords strength, peace and comfort for you all. He spent his life trying to help people deal with the stresses of life. She didn't believe him because it seemed so obvious it was something more. John Kowalczyk Obituary - Yonkers, NY - Dignity Memorial The police report given to the coroner's office summarized the notes by saying that Stanley Hyman couldn't live with the "chronic pain of the investigation." Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. When he was 8 he moved with his family to Yonkers, N.Y. A man who may have known many things has simply vanished, nothing left but a car with the keys locked inside. His parents last saw him the morning of the 19th, a Saturday, as Jim got out of bed. (76 years old). Standard text messaging rates apply. Is any person on this list your grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, uncle, aunt, other family member, or a friend? Based on public records. The case was dropped by the prosecutor when Jim Zumwalt agreed to stay away from Kowalczyk and Lisa Zumwalt. "He said, 'It is not just that I am {having sex with} her. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. No charges have been filed. She said she felt insulted by John, felt he had deserted her daughter. There are no events at this time. The description matched him as well. They were so happy that Kathy had a fine husband and two beautiful boys.". They lived on Spring Branch Drive in Vienna, and rooted from the sidelines as their boys played soccer. He is survived by : his spouses, Patricia Greetan and Pat Kowalczyk; his children, John J. Kowalczyk and DePere; his grandchildren, Hannah Kowalczyk, Maxwell Kowalczyk and Taylor; his sister Dolores Van Dornick (Jim) of Oconto Falls; his godchildren, James Van Dornick Jr., Jennifer Tilot and Jacob Greetan; and his nephew Roger Van Dornick (Melissa). And there was something remarkable about her appearance. They had been winners. Funeral arrangement under the care ofJones Funeral Service. I hoped that if Lisa saw exactly what kind of a sleaze this guy was, she'd realize this guy shouldn't be exposed to our kids.". In their condo, they wrote letters. him to the Kowalczyk murder because Alting, 38, disappeared the same weekend They were just friends. Police linked