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CYNTHIA OWSIANY Obituary

Cynthia Owsiany, nee DeGross, 55, loving mother of Joe, Amanda and Jennifer Ostrowski; beloved wife of Chester Owsiany; and treasured daughter of Phyllis and the late Jerry DeGross, passed away Aug. 3. Cindy leaves memories of her sparkling, humorous personality to her siblings Sandra (Bob) Nielsen, Daniel (Helene) DeGross, David (Kate) DeGross, and Laura Steiner; her brother-in-law Mark (Sue) Owsiany; life-long friends Lois and Luanne; her aunts and uncles; many other relatives, neighbors, friends, and co-workers who have supported her throughout her life. She will be missed dearly by some of her biggest fans, her nieces and nephews. Her sister Marie (Karlovitz) preceded her in death. Cindy's career as a dedicated Registered Nurse spanned more than three decades, caring for thousands across the Chicago area. Memorial on Saturday, 4 to 8, West Suburban Community Church, Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, contributions are appreciated by the American Brain Tumor Association at http://www.ABTA.org/donations/54.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Aug. 5, 2010.

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January 9, 2011

Amanda, you don't know me but I went to highschool with your mom and also her first semester at Northern Arizona University. I was curiously going through old friends on the net and learned of her death. I'm very sad to hear she died in such a painful manner. We were best friends in highschool and lost touch over the years after I moved to Arizona. Please feel free to contact me.

Jamie Kashin

August 22, 2010

Jenny, I am so sorry to hear - I know that your mother will be in heaven looking down - god bless!

August 12, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Derrick Smash

August 8, 2010

Based on my friendships with Jen and Amanda, I feel I can say that their Mother was a kind, loving woman who really cared for her family. In times like this, it is important to remember that celebrating life is just as important as mourning death. My condolences to the whole family.

Jessica Diehl

August 7, 2010

Amanda, Jennifer and Chester. I realized after I hit submit your names had disappeared from my message. Please know I am thinking you all as well. God be with you.

Jessica Diehl

August 7, 2010

Dan, Helene, Joe, and all the Degross Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are will you all. Remember that Cindy is with you all as a candle is lit in each of your hearts never to go out with Cindy's memories. May God be with you all.

Debbie Czerwionka

August 7, 2010

Jennifer, Joe and Amanda - your mother was a beautiful, caring, kind and funny lady. She always had a smile, always asked if there was something she could do, always was kind. I know she's passed these things on to you for all you did to make her comfortable in these difficult times. Take her lessons forward as all of you have been doing all your lives. We are so very sorry for your loss. Know she is always with you and her love lives on.

Debbie & John Czerwionka

August 6, 2010

Joe, Jennifer and Amanda, I'm so sad for you all and you're all in my prayers. You're all very good children to have sacrficed so much and offered so much love, time and care to your mom over the last 9 months. In all of the sadness, I hope you can find some peace.

-Mary Kate Driscoll

Fred Fischer

August 5, 2010

Chester, Joe, Amanda & Jennifer, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Time will help heal your hearts.

The Fischer Family- Fred & Janice Fischer(Grayslake, IL)

Penny Johnson

August 5, 2010

All our prayers are with you! Remember alot of people are thinking about you at this time they do love yas.. Amanda sorry to hear about your mom if there is anything that we can do let us know!!! We all love you and thinking about you!! Hang in there. Your mom will be greatly missed and loved by many.
~Carl, Bonnie, Paul, Penny Johnson

Chris Kahr

August 5, 2010

Amanda,Jennifer,Joe my prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. God has blessed you mother, so that she will suffer no more. She will now be in front of you to guide you, along side of you to accompany you, and behind you to protect you for all the rest of your lives.

Brian Hanley

August 5, 2010

Joe,
Words cannot begin to express my sympathy for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate the life your Mom. May you find strength through her spirit and may God bless her and you always.

amanda ostrowski

August 5, 2010

Mom, we love you and know you're watching over us from a better place....a place where brain cancer doesn't exist and a place where you will be forever in our hearts. We will love you always, Amanda

PAT FUCARINO

August 5, 2010

CHESTER.
CINDY IS IN GODS HANDS SHE WILL ALWAYS BE
IN MY PRAYERS AND IN MY HEART.SHE WILL ALWAYS BE MISSED. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY.
LOVE AND PRAYERS SUE MOM PAT.

Mary Glickin

August 5, 2010

Chester & Family,
Time will help to heal your hearts. Always remember, you have many wonderful memories to keep her close to you.

The Glickin Family

Annie Dati

August 5, 2010

Joe, so very sorry for your loss. You as well as your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Dati Family

Daniel Caccioppo

August 5, 2010

My prayers go out to Joe and his family for his loss.

Francesca Heineman

August 5, 2010

Amanda - I am so sorry for your loss. Know that your Mom is with God and is not suffering anymore. She is looking down on you and your family knowing you will be ok! May God be with you at this difficult time!

August 5, 2010

Cindy has given many gifts to the lives of everyone she has touched. The Gift of Miracles that God can preform, the Gift of Hope that gets us through, and the Gift of Loving and Caring for others. She will be missed, but will always be available to talk to, and in her own special way, will give us her guidance and Love. Joe Mahoney

Grace Stoch (Zieba)

August 5, 2010

Sorry for your loss Amanda. May God Bless you and your family. Grace Stoch (Zieba)

August 5, 2010

To Chester and family,
I can not express how truly sorry I am for you. May God bless you and your family. Every thought and prayer is with you
Love Sandi

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