Terumi Terry Zolnowski (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Terumi Terry Zolnowski, daughter of Martin and Mieko Zolnowski, was born September 5, 1959, in Okinawa, Japan. She departed this life Tuesday, January 28, 2020, in her home, near St. Robert, Missouri, at the age of sixty years, four months, and twenty-three days.
She was preceded in death by her former husband, Gary Lee Kotlowski.
Terumi is survived by a daughter, Jean Marie Kotlowski, of St. Robert, Missouri; two sons, Chris Kotlowski, and Gary Kotlowski, both of St. Robert, Missouri; four grandchildren, Isaiah, Skylor, Dawson, and Gary; her parents, Martin and Micko Zolnowski, of Waynesville, Missouri; a sister, Jeanie Wilson, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in Japan. She then moved with her parents to the United States, while her father was serving in the military. She modeled for a time and then became a devoted homemaker and loving mother to her family.
Terumi followed the Catholic faith throughout her life.
She enjoyed collecting various sorts of knickknacks but especially loved dolls. She possessed a very happy disposition and was always there for her family.
She centered her life around her family and was particularly fond of spending time with her grandchildren.
Terumi was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and was a caring friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will hold tight to the wonderful memories she created for them during her lifetime.
A memorial has been established to the American Cancer Society.
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