Michael "Kovi" Kowalewski
- October 29, 1987 - July 18, 2010
- St. Charles, Missouri
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“I only knew of kovi and met him a couple of times but I was a freshman and he was a junior the first time I saw him was at like 5 am waiting to go in...Read More »
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1 of 80 | Posted by: Tyler - st.charles, MO - friend
“Dear Mr & Mrs Kowalewski and Family - I do not know "Kovi" or you but I happened to be looking at someone's obituary and Kovi's obiturary caught my...Read More »
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2 of 80 | Posted by: Jim Sorbello - MO
“I will like to give my condolences to the family. Your loss is a gain in heaven!
Remember on those things that just and pure ALWAYS!
My...Read More »
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3 of 80 | Posted by: Mia Curry - St. Louis, MO
“My name is Adam Larkin and I never knew Michael but I play Rugby for Sunday Morning Rugby Club in Saint Louis. Our prayers and wishes go out to...Read More »
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4 of 80 | Posted by: Adam Larkin - Saint Charles, MO
“Mike was a great student of mine. He will always be remembered as one of my most memorable student in my first year at Lindenwood. I will miss...Read More »
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5 of 80 | Posted by: C. Moore - St. Charles, MO
“Our hearts and prayers go out to Michael and his family. Thank you for taking care of us at Whitmoor CC!
Michael, thank you for taking me around...Read More »
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6 of 80 | Posted by: The Swanson Family - MO
“Lefty, your postings on Missouriwhitetails were full of information and humor. There will always be a little something missing for us.
Mike,...Read More »
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7 of 80 | Posted by: Cfrazee_mo - TX
“I never knew Mike but hearing his story and reading how much he affected so many lives, I can tell he was a great person to be around and will live...Read More »
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8 of 80 | Posted by: Anonymous - MO
“i only knew Mike for a short time when we played Missouri u19 rugby together. he was a hell of a player, and in the short time i knew him, an even...Read More »
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9 of 80 | Posted by: nick - teammate
“Dear Cousins,
I am so sorry for your loss. It is clear through the messages posted here that "Kovi" was a living example of God's Love. May the...Read More »
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10 of 80 | Posted by: Jennifer Cihla - Petaluma, CA
“What timing? God's timing. Your loved one will be treasured in your hearts forever.
May God be with you always.
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11 of 80 | Posted by: Mattie Johnson - Creve Coeur, MO
“I have known Mike since 6th grade... My first thought was : he is a big guy :). I will definately miss him and have nothing but kind words to say...Read More »
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12 of 80 | Posted by: Tony Nguyen - friend
“Dear Linda and Chester, We did not know your son,...Read More »
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13 of 80 | Posted by: Tom and Pam Galati - St. Louis, MO
“"Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be trouble and do not be afraid."
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14 of 80 | Posted by: Friend
“Mike was truly a blessing to all those he ever encountered. Although I knew him for only a short amount of time, he helped me with a lot of the junk...Read More »
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15 of 80 | Posted by: Adrienne Sladek - Jackson, MO
“I didn't know Mike very well, but he was completely unforgettable. His personality was one that everyone was drawn to. He was a happy, positive, fun...Read More »
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16 of 80 | Posted by: Nicole
“I just wanted to let the Kowalewski family know how much of a pleasure it was to know your son and brother. I really got to know Mike while coaching...Read More »
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17 of 80 | Posted by: Steve Knight - St. Charles, MO
“We just wanted to express our sympathy to Michael's family. He was such a happy and wonderful person. He cracked me up last Halloween when he...Read More »
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18 of 80 | Posted by: Bruce & Jodi Burchard - MO
“Kovi ill never forget the night we got board at trents house waitin to go out and we both decided to take the infamouse Tarbow out and actually hunt...Read More »
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19 of 80 | Posted by: Tony Carter - st peters, MO
“I met Mike on my 21st birthday weekend, I felt a little awkward for never being the party type, but he took me by the hand, led me on the dance floor...Read More »
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20 of 80 | Posted by: Rachael Hudson - Friend
“Mike was in my freshman English class and although that was many years ago, I still remember his popularity with the other students and his...Read More »
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21 of 80 | Posted by: Donna Phillips - O'Fallon, MO
“Linda, I'm so sorry to hear of Mike's sudden death. I remember you working at Christian NW. So long ago when he was a little guy. Know that we care....Read More »
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22 of 80 | Posted by: Betty Godar - 2706 Aberdeen Dr., MO
“Although we did not know Mike personally, we have played the Royals several times and have the utmost respect for their team and players. Our...Read More »
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23 of 80 | Posted by: Chris Claude - Memphis, TN
“To the Kowalewski Family
Everyone in the FHN family is saddened by the passing of "Big Kovi." Mike was a rare combination of outstanding student,...Read More »
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24 of 80 | Posted by: V. Nowak - St. Charles - Teacher
“This is such a tragic loss. We are happy to have had the great pleasure of knowing Mike at Whitmoor. Mike was an incredible young man that always...Read More »
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25 of 80 | Posted by: Colleen and Jack Schneiderjohn - MO
“On behalf of the St. Louis Crusaders RFC, we wish to offer our deepest condolences to family, friends, and the Royals. If there is anything that we...Read More »
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26 of 80 | Posted by: Christopher Miofsky - St. Louis, MO
“Our deepest sympathy to all of Michael's family and friends.
Although we only had the pleasure of knowing Mike for the recent two years, we always...Read More »
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27 of 80 | Posted by: Doug Mitchell - st.charles, MO
“Mike was a very special person in our family. He became the big brother to my daughters after I lost my son. Anytime help was needed, Mike was there...Read More »
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28 of 80 | Posted by: CONNIE BRAWLEY - PROUD AUNT
“mike was an inspiration to me in school he always kept me from trouble and he would do anything anyone would ask he was truely the most stand up guy...Read More »
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29 of 80 | Posted by: Adam Parker - st.charles, MO
“I first met Mike when we became teammates on the football team at Central Missouri State. At first we were just that team mates, but as the weeks...Read More »
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30 of 80 | Posted by: Patrick Siebels - Friend
“To the Kowalewski family:
Mike was an amazing guy. I can't think of one time that Iv'e known him that he diden't bring a smile to my face....Read More »
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31 of 80 | Posted by: Emily Foster
“KOVI,
I met you just last summer hanging out with the gang. You were such an amazing guy. You never left anyone out and made sure everyone had a...Read More »
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32 of 80 | Posted by: Kasey Hartsock - A friend
“Your spirit will shine on forever! You always knew how to brighten my day. I feel blessed to have met you, and to have been your friend! See you on...Read More »
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33 of 80 | Posted by: Amanda Weisbrodt - Swansea, IL
“To the Kowalewski Family,
My deepest condolences to the family.We dont always have the answers as to why "things" happen.I did not know Mike, but...Read More »
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34 of 80 | Posted by: wendy Eusuf-Moosa - cape Town, AL
“Mike I know we were not really close friends but we were friends and I know you were a good person with a good heart and had your head on your...Read More »
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35 of 80 | Posted by: Monica
“Mike, I am still unable to grasp the fact that you are gone. Your smile, positive outlook on life, and your incredible personality will truly be...Read More »
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36 of 80 | Posted by: Christie Ellington - St. Louis, MO
“I remember hunting with Mike and he had a hole in them waders and he was a real man that day as we sat in some cold water and sleet and he never did...Read More »
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37 of 80 | Posted by: Bill Jones - imperial, MO
“I taught Mike 10th grade English and later got to know him even more through his involvement in Student Council. It's hard to put my finger on the...Read More »
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38 of 80 | Posted by: Jani Wilkens - St. Charles, MO
“Mike you were a great friend and your huge heart and shear love for life will be forever missed. I thank god for the opportunity that he gave us to...Read More »
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39 of 80 | Posted by: Gregory Heins
- St. Louis, MO
“To the kowaleski family i just wanted to say that mike was a special kinda of person that touched everyone that he met. he has a greater impact on...Read More »
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40 of 80 | Posted by: Don Hoff - st peters, MO - Friend
“I fondly remember that Mike and my son Greg got their football start playing St. Charles Boys Club Football. I believe it started in the 8-9 year...Read More »
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41 of 80 | Posted by: Ray Downey - St. Charles, MO
“Kovi
I had only known you for a little over a year now but I remember the first rugby game I ever went to I could see the passion you had for this...Read More »
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42 of 80 | Posted by: Megan Foster - St. Peters, MO
“I knew Mike as "Lefty" from Missouriwhitetails.com we built a duck blind together and hunted a time or two, we realized we had mutual friends and...Read More »
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43 of 80 | Posted by: Mark Hatcher - O'Fallon, MO
“To the Kowalewski Family,
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Mike was a very dear friend to my...Read More »
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44 of 80 | Posted by: Jeanne Pezold - St. Peters, MO
“You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. you will be missed. we love you.
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45 of 80 | Posted by: Hallie Culver
“Mike will be truly missed.He was a great friend.Mike and I knew eachother in highschool. Mike never had any enemies.He will always be remembered.My...Read More »
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46 of 80 | Posted by: Kori McGinnis - lake saint louis
“We will miss Michael's smiling face and his kindness. Great kid, we are so sorry for your loss.
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47 of 80 | Posted by: Mark and Sandy Pearlstone - MO
“Not sure where to begin had I known the last thing I would say to you is to rub Scott's back and the he could rub your butt when you two asked for...Read More »
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48 of 80 | Posted by: Melissa Bragg - St. Charles, MO
“Mike for the longest time i only knew you as "lefty", from Missouri whitetails. Being two of the younger guys on the forum I felt that we had a...Read More »
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49 of 80 | Posted by: Nick A - Eureka, MO
“Your smiling face will be a great loss to us at Whitmoor. We cannot know why God saw fit to take you at such a young age, we just must remember that...Read More »
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50 of 80 | Posted by: Frank and Ruth Taylor - MO
“We were saddened to hear of Michael's sudden passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Bill, Tracy, Jessica &...Read More »
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51 of 80 | Posted by: The MacIntosh Family - MO
“I had the pleasure of meeting " Kovi " a couple of years ago while coaching with the Howell North Junior Knights football program. He brought his...Read More »
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52 of 80 | Posted by: Don Jacobs - St Peters, MO
“Mike, it's so hard to have to say goodbye to my little brother. I've always been proud of you and tried to protect you; however, you somehow always...Read More »
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53 of 80 | Posted by: Lisa Kowalewski - Sister
“I had only met Mike a couple times but he was always the sweetest guy. If i were sitting alone at Bistro, he would come over and invite me to play...Read More »
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54 of 80 | Posted by: Amy - de soto, MO
“O Kovi, I dont even know where to begin. This whole turn in events doesnt even seem real...I have to say I am still in shock, like most people still...Read More »
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55 of 80 | Posted by: Alicia Bardett - saint peters, MO
“Michael I remember that everytime I saw you to say hello I always said to you, "Hi, Little Kovi's big brother"... and you always had that charming...Read More »
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56 of 80 | Posted by: Katthy Shipley - St Peters , MO
“I am shocked to hear of your passing. You were always on the spot with my drinks and I enjoyed talking to you about poker and just having fun at the...Read More »
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57 of 80 | Posted by: Ed Nickels - Weldon Spring, MO
“Kov, I don't even know where to begin! So many nights running into each other down on Main... It was almost expected to see you there yet every time...Read More »
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58 of 80 | Posted by: ash jank - st.charles, MO
“You can be very proud that Mike was such an outstanding young man. We looked forward to seeing him every time we visited Whitmoor. He could brighten...Read More »
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59 of 80 | Posted by: Bob & Sally Hubbard - MO
“Ponder this... Can explain the difference between your friends and family? If you can do so with anything other than a genetic means, I suggest you...Read More »
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60 of 80 | Posted by: Jeff Wilson - St. Charles, MO
“Mike,
About two months ago we reunited on facebook after our years together at Whitmoor.
You made my summer amazing. All of our conversations via...Read More »
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61 of 80 | Posted by: Emily Lock - st. Charles, MO
“I will NEVER forget the last time I saw you, Mike. You let me paint kitty whiskers and a nose on you and I vividly remember you sticking your claws...Read More »
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62 of 80 | Posted by: Lindsey - MO - friend/coworker
“Kovi you obviously are missed by many. You have touched many in different ways. All of the postings I have read dedicated to you someone were touched...Read More »
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63 of 80 | Posted by: Steven Maak - St. Louis, MO
“No one will ever forget you and that smile that could light up a room Mike. You were such a positive uplifting person and everyone that crossed your...Read More »
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64 of 80 | Posted by: jamie hagen - st. charles, MO
“Big Kovi,
You were such a great friend to everyone and it didnt matter who it was or how well you knew them. You always put a smile on everyones...Read More »
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65 of 80 | Posted by: Justin Saale - St. Peters, MO
“Young Michael - Know that you will be missed by the families
you served at Whitmoor Country Club. A wonderful smile, a happy
young guy who was...Read More »
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66 of 80 | Posted by: Marty & Betty Bucher - MO
“Michael, You are a wonderful soul. Always with a laugh and a smile. You were a great friend, to all. Everyone will miss you and I know the both of us...Read More »
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67 of 80 | Posted by: James and Rachel Lloyd - MO
“I was blessed to know Kove, as I called him for a little over the past year and a half. He worked with my boyfriend at the country club. Soon after...Read More »
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68 of 80 | Posted by: Leslie - O'Fallon, MO - friend
“Kovi, I remember when we met on the crazy senior trip we all took together after graduation. What a crazy vacation that was. I honestly wouldnt be...Read More »
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69 of 80 | Posted by: Malory Willis - St. Peters, MO
“Kovi,
I remember having class with you and niether of us liked that class, but you made it worth while. You made that class fun with your jokes...Read More »
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70 of 80 | Posted by: Jac
“Where do I even start. I could'nt believe what I had heard when I recieved a text saying what happened and the fact that I was with you around four...Read More »
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71 of 80 | Posted by: Gillian Theis
“Kovi, you were a stud. You've been working on that beach bod and you finally got it. It was an honor to play on the field with you. I think about...Read More »
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72 of 80 | Posted by: Brett Lombardo - St. Louis, MO
“I became really close friends with Mike last summer. We definitely clicked on our personalities, as we were both outgoing, positive, and liked making...Read More »
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73 of 80 | Posted by: Bo BUnton - St. Louis, MO
“Kovi,
I love you and youwill always be with me on and off the field!!! Youhave inspired many and have taught your Royal Family how to be champions...Read More »
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74 of 80 | Posted by: Matt Grzeskowiak
“I met Mike a few years ago and at first just knew him as the super friendly guy at the gym. Being the super friendly guy he was he eventually...Read More »
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75 of 80 | Posted by: Leslie - Saint Charles, MO
“I have known Mike since I was just a kid. We went to elementary, middle, high school, and college together. We would watch eachother's sporting...Read More »
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76 of 80 | Posted by: Brittany Lamm - O'fallon, MO
“Its not gonna be the same without you man. Remembering my Bday when you and Don had a bubble bath together lol :-) gonna miss you at Nash Bash and...Read More »
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77 of 80 | Posted by: Liam Andrews - st.peters, MO
“To Mike's family,
I'm writing this because I want you to know that Mike made people smile everywhere he went, even in his travels. That smile was...Read More »
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78 of 80 | Posted by: Katie Smart - New York, NY
“Your son has a smile and twinkle in his eye that you only get to experience once in a lifetime. I am heart broken that his life ended when he was...Read More »
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79 of 80 | Posted by: Laura - Saint Charles, MO
“One spring we had some killdeer that decided our shot put area would be the optimum location for nest building. Mike was the only one who...Read More »
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80 of 80 | Posted by: Jon Travis - MO
“At some point… we all have to just take a deep breath and REMEMBER, in the end, it will work out. Until then: SMILE! mk.”
Michael Steven Kowalewski passed away on Sunday, July 18 at the age of 22. Mike worked at Whitmoor Country Club and was attending Lindenwood University with plans to become a professional athletic trainer. Mike “Kovi” was a tremendous athlete and a proud member of the St. Louis Royals Rugby Club. He was a passionate fisherman and hunter who spent hours on Facebook and the Missouri Whitetail message boards. He had a huge heart of gold, great sense of humor and constantly had a mischievous twinkle in his eye.
Mike was born in St. Louis, MO on October 29, 1987 and is survived by his parents Linda and Chester, his sister Lisa and brother David. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents John and Joyce Clark, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends whom he considered family. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Chester Sr. and Tillie Kowalewski and cousin William “Bill” Miller.
In lieu of flowers, Mike would have wanted any donations to be made to the St. Louis Royals Rugby Club (mail to 7326 Canton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63130) or Missouriwhitetails.com to benefit disabled hunters (by clicking on the paypal button on their home page).

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