Louise K. Najdowski , age 84 of Manistee, Michigan died early Friday morning, January 25, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on March 11, 1934 in Manistee, Michigan daughter of the late Andrew & Eunice (Dembrowski) Kott. She attended St. Joseph High School and was a member of the National Honor Society and was the class president in her junior year of school, she graduated with the class of 1952. She married Richard S. Najdowski on October 23, 1954 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. They have celebrated over sixty four years of marriage together. Louise was the bookkeeper for over forty years with her husband's construction company. Her life was totally centered around her children and grandchildren. She loved taking care of her home, found time to work in her garden and had various crafting skills which showed in her creations. Louise was an avid shopper and was a wonderful listener. She was a member of the Divine Mercy Parish of Manistee (Saint Joseph Catholic Church).Catholic Church in Manistee.

She is survived by her husband Richard "Dick" Najdowski of Manistee, MI her children Laurie Owens, Stephen (Debra) Najdowski and Cynthia (James) Smogoleski all of Manistee, MI and Paul (Jacquline) Najdowski of Kentwood, MI, seven grandchildren; Stephanie Smogoleski, Andrew Owens, Matthew Owens, Allyson (Brian) Hayward, James (Danielle) Najdowski, Jennifer (Ajdin) Camaga, Jonathen Najdowski, two step-grandchildren, Rachel and Ashley, one sister & brother-in-law Sharon & Dan Wanderer of Lansing, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents by a brother Andrew "Butch" Kott Jr. and her sister Nancy Deising.

Cremation has taken place and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Reverend Zeljko Guberovic celebrant. Final interment will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Manistee.

Relatives and friends will pray the Rosary on Friday evening at 8:00 PM at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and at the church on Saturday morning one hour prior to the funeral mass. A memorial will be established in Louise's name for Manistee Catholic Central Schools. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.