Regina L. “Jean” Zalewski

Regina L. “Jean” Zalewski, 101, a lifelong resident of
Stevens Point, died Sunday, March 19, 2017, at North Crest.
She was born Sept. 24, 1915, in Stevens Point to the late
Joseph and Louise (Olszewski) Osowski. On Aug. 6, 1951, she was married to Al
Zalewski. Together, they raised her son, Jim Sowinski.
Jean had worked as a fly tyer at Weber Tackle for many
years. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church for her entire life; was a
devoted grandparent and her greatest joys were her family and Catholic faith.
Survivors include her grandchildren, Jeanine (Bill) Taylor,
Stevens Point, Chris (Lisa) Sowinski, Ramsay, Mich., Tim (Ginger) Sowinski, Stevens
Point, and Stacy (Ego) Sowinski, Minneapolis, Minn.; seven great-grandchildren;
and three great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Jean was preceded in
death by her son, Jim Sowinski; and Jean was the last surviving of six siblings
in her family.
The family thanks Cliff and Judy Konkol, who together with
Meals on Wheels, provided support that allowed Jean to stay in her beloved home
until the last year of her life. Also, thanks to niece Sharon for visiting
Grammy every day at North Crest, as well as the staff at North Crest,
especially Cora, Tamara, Casey and Emily, who made a personal connection with
Jean.
A Funeral Mass was held Thursday, March 23, at St. Peter
Catholic Church in Stevens Point with the Rev. Arul Joseph V. officiating. Burial
followed in Guardian Angel Cemetery.
Visitation was held Thursday. Pisarski Funeral Home is honored
to be assisting the family.
For online condolences, visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.