John Edward Karwoski, 68, of Elgin passed away April 29, 2022 at Amita Saint Joseph Hospital, Elgin. He was born March 24, 1954 in Kansas City, MO the son of Gilbert and Angeline Nowasinski Karwoski. He was employed by NTN Bearing Co. in Elgin. Surviving are his wife whom he married on July 18, 1992, Deanna Lee (Schultz) Karwoski, children, Jaime (Jason) Fricke, Stephanie (David) Sloman, Brandon (Amanda) Buckardt, Jack Karwoski and Dominque Karwoski, grandchildren, Kelsey (Zach) DeMarco, Karson Fricke, Kenzie Fricke, Colin, Vedder and Scarlett Sloman, Emily and Kelsey Buckardt, sister, Sandra Pavlik, brother, Jeff Karwoski and 13 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister in law, Debbie Karwoski and brother in law, Richard Pavlik. Memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, May 14 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Laird Funeral Home, Elgin. For information call 847-741-8800 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.