Obituary of Delores C. Cylkowski

Age 84 nee Ketcham Delores was born to Olga & Edmond Ketcham on March 29, 1929 and passed away October 19, 2013. She graduated from Harding High, Class of "46". Her first job was at Arthur Murray Dance Studio, then Paper Calmenson, Ramada Inn & retiring from Burlington Northern Railroad, all the while working the Popcorn Trucks that her family owned on the eastside of St. Paul. Delores enjoyed daily lunch with her grandson Mario & his dog Duce, visits and adventurous stories from her grandson Rich & his family, evening phone calls from her friend Dianne, and going to Jim & Barb's home for supper and looking at the beautiful pine tree, followed by evening sunsets. She showed her love daily and taught us so many things. Preceded in death by husband George; parents Olga & Edmond; step brothers Art, Clyde and Kenny. Family left behind include 2 daughters, Barbara Perzichilli (Jim Haslach) & Kathleen "Kitty" Watson (Nance Cleveland); grandsons Richard Zaspel (Jessica) & Mario Perzichilli; great grandchildren Wyatt, Ciara, Nevada & Lil Rich; and mom's loving cat Kallie. Private services and burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Palliative Care 4th Floor United Hospital for their support in Mom's final days. Barb and Mario also wish to thank their personal friends for their calls, help and encouragement. Mom told everyone often, "I've lived a good life". Papa's grandma,we will miss her so much.