Walter P. Kownacki, Age 93. Beloved husband of Betty nee Gordon. Loving father of John Kownacki, C.F.D., and the late Gregory Kownacki. Cherished grandfather of Amanda Kownacki, Ashley Kownacki and Fred Schroeder. Dear brother of Dorothy (late Harry) Lange and the late Steve (June) Kownacki. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday Jan. 6th from 3:00 p.m. until time of funeral service 8:30 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Family and Friends are asked to meet Tuesday at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Rd., Elwood, IL for Committal Service at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to VFW Post #3579, 10 Higgins Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068. Funeral Info: 708-456-8300 or www.cumberlandchapels.com