Zion-benton High School Alumni
Zion, Illinois (IL)
In Memory of
Arlene E. Piotrowski (passow),
1932-2019
Born Aug 09, 1932, Arlene E. Piotrowski (passow), was faculty at Zion-benton High School in Zion, IL.
Faculty
Aug 09, 1932 - Nov 18, 2019
Aug 09, 1932 - Nov 18, 2019
Arlene E. Piotrowski (Passow), lovingly known to many as “Grandma” or “Little Grandma”, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 87 on Monday, November 18, 2019 while surrounded by her family.
She was born in Mosinee, Wisconsin on August 9, 1932 to Henry and Nellie (Clark) Passow. On July 1, 1954 she married Paul Piotrowski. Many in the community knew her through her work as the head cook, and later cafeteria manager, at Zion-Benton Township High School, where she retired from in 1997. Additionally, she managed Molidor’s Laundromat until the age of 86.
Arlene enjoyed reading, puzzles, baking, and bird watching when she was not busy helping those in need.
She is survived by her children, Bob (Ronda) Piotrowski, Teri (John Zorzy) Piotrowski, David Piotrowski, Mary Ann Pell; her grandchildren, Cheryl Piotrowski, Michelle (Marc) Harman, Daniel (Andrea Reed) Pell, Jonathan (KaLeigh) Pell, David (Cailin) Piotrowski, Scott Piotrowski; and her great-grandchildren, Riley and Sophia, Dylan and Vivian, Phoenix and Griffin, & Alexis and Maverick.
She was born in Mosinee, Wisconsin on August 9, 1932 to Henry and Nellie (Clark) Passow. On July 1, 1954 she married Paul Piotrowski. Many in the community knew her through her work as the head cook, and later cafeteria manager, at Zion-Benton Township High School, where she retired from in 1997. Additionally, she managed Molidor’s Laundromat until the age of 86.
Arlene enjoyed reading, puzzles, baking, and bird watching when she was not busy helping those in need.
She is survived by her children, Bob (Ronda) Piotrowski, Teri (John Zorzy) Piotrowski, David Piotrowski, Mary Ann Pell; her grandchildren, Cheryl Piotrowski, Michelle (Marc) Harman, Daniel (Andrea Reed) Pell, Jonathan (KaLeigh) Pell, David (Cailin) Piotrowski, Scott Piotrowski; and her great-grandchildren, Riley and Sophia, Dylan and Vivian, Phoenix and Griffin, & Alexis and Maverick.