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Joyce Lowry Obituary

Joyce L. Lowry, nee Rodgers, 81, of Glenwood, passed away, surrounded by her family, Dec. 29, 2011. She is survived by her children: Tom (Laurie) Lowry of Long Grove, Craig (Leslie) Lowry of Homewood, Nena (Brick) Mason of Dillon, CO, Robert (Connie) Lowry of Scottsdale, AZ and Patty (Jeff) Crofoot of New Lenox; grandchildren: Craig, Kristin, Kate, Carolyn and Kelly Lowry, Becca Crofoot, Karen Lowry, and Ben and Maggie Crofoot. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom Lowry in 1996; parents Archie and Marge Rodgers, and sister, Beverly (Larry) Griffin. Joyce was a former secretary at Flossmoor Community Church. Born in Chicago, she grew up attending the Drexel Park Presbyterian Church, and was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago Hts. for the last 50 years, belonging to the Presbyterian Women's Assoc. Visitation will be held on Tues., Jan. 3, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Chicago Hts., 900 Thomas Street. Interment will follow at Rest Haven Presbyterian Cemetery in Chicago Hts. Memorials may be directed to the Jones Center, 220 E. 15th St., Chicago Hts., IL 60411. To sign guestbook or for info visit heartlandmemorial.com or call Heartland Memorial Center (708)444-2266.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 1, 2012.

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Nan Wilkinson

January 8, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
From all the Family in Northern Ireland

January 3, 2012

Tom and Craig,

Sorry to hear about your mother. Our sympathies to you and your families.

Bob and Sharon Cech

Judy Adams

January 3, 2012

I have lost a wonderful cousin. God rest her soul

Nancy LeNoble Strolle

January 3, 2012

So sorry for your loss. My mom, Pat LeNoble (d.5/29/11) was Superintendent of the Intermediate Sunday School at Drexel Park Presbyterian so there has been a long standing family connection.

Jim Wessendorf

January 3, 2012

Craig,
Sorry that I could not make the service for your mother. The loss of a parent is always difficult. May all the loving memories take precedence in the days to come.

Bill&Clare Titus

January 2, 2012

Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are for you and your family.

Adam & Sheila Zak

January 1, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Joyce and with the Lowry family.

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