Hayden Matthew Kowal, age five months and thirteen days, passed away at 12:57 p.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.

     Hayden was born on July 2, 2005 in Peoria, son of Matthew K. and Helena J. Untz Kowal.  They survive.

     He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, Paul and Helen Untz of Elmwood, IL, paternal grandparents, Kent and Kathleen Kowal of Farmington, IL, maternal great grandparents, Robert and Pauline Untz of Hanna City, IL and Frank and Betty Cernich of Farmington, paternal great grandmother, Barbara Kowal of Vernon Hills, IL, uncle, Michael (Elyse) Kowal of Hanover Park, IL and aunt, Ann (Jason) Lembke of Crystal Lake, IL.

     Hayden Matthew Kowal passed away suddenly from causes unknown. During his short life he brought so much happiness to our family and his smiling face will never be forgotten. We will always treasure the time we spent with him. Everyone who had the privilege to know such a special little boy will dearly miss him. He will be in our hearts forever.

     A private service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2005, with the Rev. Patrick A. Sileo officiating. Interment was held at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hayden Matthew Kowal Memorial Fund at the Bank of Farmington.

     Arrangements are entrusted to Clary Funeral Consultants, 1625 Candletree Drive, Peoria, IL  61614.