Walter “Wally” Lulinski born December 11, 1935 in Chicago, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 in Kenosha, WI. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1956 as a 3rd Class torpedo man aboard the U.S.S. Charr during the Korean War. Walter was a successful cosmetologist. He owned and operated salons in Chicago, Marengo (House of Walter), Crystal Lake, IL, and Kenosha, WI. He owned and instructed students at his cosmetology schools in both Rockford and DeKalb, IL. In his early years, he was active in many interests that included hunting, fishing, skiing, formula junior racing, and snowmobiling. Walter was one of the founding members and first President of the Marengo Snowgoers Snowmobile Club. On November 18, 1984, Wally happily married Carol (C.J.) in DeKalb. They moved to Kenosha, WI, and ran a charter fishing boat on Lake Michigan and taught at cosmetology schools in Milwaukee and Racine, WI. They also became members of the Kenosha K-Town Kickers where they began their country western couples dancing careers competing both nationally and internationally. Walter ended his working years in Zion, IL, at Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center as a limousine driver, transporting patients to and from the hospital for their treatments. Walter had a unique ability to connect with the patients he had in his care. Surviving are his loving wife, Carol (C.J.); a sister, Joanne DelCotto (Steve Yetsko) in Bullhead, AZ; a son, Willem (Beth); a daughter, Monique (Roger II) Volkening; stepchildren, Tammy (Bill) Tobin and Chad (Rachael) Stuart; 10 grandchildren, Tommy and Mia Lulinski, Shauna, Ava, Greta, and Roger Volkening III, Leslie and Linsey Tobin, and Elijah and Maverick Stuart; nephews, Michael Madison and Tyler (Beth) Ignaczak; niece, Theresa Ignaczak (Jim Bullis); very special friends, Ken and Wendy Kaiser; and many other family members and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ann (Stolarz) Yerly; and his brother, Chester “Chuck” Lulinski. A memorial visitation will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at First Christian Church, 13022 Wilmot Road, Kenosha, WI 53142, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., with a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. Donations may be made to First Christian Church or Assistance in Healthcare, PO Box 396, Zion, IL 60099, a special foundation he was a member of and truly believed in.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Walter’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com