Theresa Dolores Pawlowski (nee Bolda), 86 of Munster, IN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. Theresa was born on August 7, 1927 in Calumet City, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Rose Bolda; husband, Walter A. Pawlowski; brother, Edward Bolda; sisters, Helen Ozretich, Mary Berkowicz, Agnes Wetzel and Patricia Kizior. Theresa is survived by her daughter, Dale (John) Spicer; son, Ronald (Micki) Pawlowski; grandchildren, Bryan Kasper, Sharon (Dave) Duckwiler and Geoff (Angie) Pawlowski; three great grandchildren; sisters, Rose Peterson and Ann Wozniak; brother, Frank (Mary) Bolda; numerous nieces and nephews. Theresa worked with her husband at their business, Calumet Orthopedic & Prosthetics. She enjoyed painting portraits and babysitting her grandchildren. She was a kind, loving and generous person.Visitation will be on Sunday, October 13, 2013 from 2:00-6:00 PM with a prayer service at 2:30 PM at Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN and on Monday from 9:30-10:00 AM at the church. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM at St. Thomas More Church, 8501 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL.