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VIRGINIA SOWA-FOLEY Obituary

Virginia "Gini" Sowa-Foley Virginia "Gini" Sowa-Foley (nee Nering), 93, was the beloved wife of Thomas E. Foley and the late Joseph S. Sowa (for 35 years); devoted mother of Sandra J. (Sowa) Radczenko and Beverly J. (Sowa) Masters; loving daughter of the late Frances (Kaminski) and Frank Nering; dear sister of Josephine Moyzis (96) and the late William, Frank, Raymond Nering, Eleanor Kaczmer, Louise Mendicino, and Dorothy Nalepa; dear grandmother of Lisa, Jeffrey and Tara (Martensen) Becker and Kevin Martensen, Michael, Joseph and Kelly Freeman; and great-grandmother of Adam, Aleister, Brighid, Gwenyth, Reese, Austin, Tyler, Dylan, Kyle, Anthony, Alyssa and Isabela. Cremation will be private. Donations to St. Jude Research Hospital in honor of her great-grandchildren appreciated. Arrangements were made by Salerno's Rosedale Chapels, Roselle, 630-889-1700.

Published by Daily Herald on Dec. 28, 2012.
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We all miss her so very much.

Donald Kaczmer

Family

December 22, 2020

A great and loving person and a great Aunt who always cared and made my life as a chil tgat much more enjoyable. Prayers are always outgoing.

Donald Kaczmer

Family

December 22, 2019

I was so fortunate to have you as my Gran and to always have you close by from growing up down the street, living with you in my teens & spending these last couple months with you & introducing you to your newest grandchild. You brought pizazz everywhere you went & to everything you touched and now you brought it to heaven. I love you Gran more than I was ever able to express. I hope you have a fantastic birthday coming up with Grandpa & all your sisters...xoxoxo

Kelly Freeman

December 31, 2012

Granny, I can hear you laughing with your sisters in heaven. You were the most gorgeous, sexy, funniest granny in the world, and I already miss you asking whether I'm dating someone. You were truly one-of-a-kind. I am thankful for so many wonderful memories with you and the rest of the family. The afterlife will never be the same with you now a part of it. I love you so very much.

Lisa Martensen

December 31, 2012

Dear Gini - Thank you for making my Dad's life so much brighter. So great to be remembered with such Love & Joy. We know you are enjoying decorating your space in Heaven. Love, Carol & Bill

December 31, 2012

Going to miss a grand aunt who I always had looked up to and loved like a second Mom. Heaven will never be the same again now that this great lady is among the angels.

Don Kaczmer

December 30, 2012

I remember Aunt Virg for her thoughtfulness and skill as a fine
Seamstress who always remembered my birthday with a
perfectlly fitting outfit! She and Uncle Joe worked very hard to
build a fine family. May she rest in peace.

Marilyn and Edmund Sowa Habryl

December 28, 2012

Virgina was dear to her creator.He gave her special mightiness in days. Ps.90:10

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