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Susan M. Powers

Susan Powers Obituary

Susan Maureen Powers, nee Cowhey, age 40, of Deerfield, cherished wife of Mark; beloved daughter of Audrey Schneider Cowhey and William P. Cowhey; dear sister of William P. (Denise) Cowhey Jr., Marianne (John) McGauley and Kathleen (Tom) Strombeck; adoring aunt of Keith and Katie Cowhey, Joseph and Margaret McGauley, William and Elizabeth Strombeck, Elizabeth, Michael and Mathew Powers, Christopher, Kyle and Colin Thomas and Eric Jannusch; much loved niece and cousin; loving daughter-in-law of Bill and Penny Powers; sister-in-law of Brian (Helen) Powers, Kate (Bob) Thomas and Susan (Tom) Jannusch; dear friend to so many. Visitation Saturday, January 25, 2003, 9 a.m. until time of Mass of Resurrection 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Lane, Deerfield. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Gift of Life Transplant House, 705 2nd St., Rochester, MN 55902.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Susan Powers

23 Entries

Maggie McGauley

January 28, 2003

A Guardian Angel

Flew down from above,

To teach me a lesson

About the powers of love.

She whispers to me,

Take a hold of my hand,

There are so many things

I wish you to understand.

About the powers of love,

And all it can do,

To someone who needs

To share it with you.

A pat on the back,

A kind smile on your face,

Can make someone's life,

A much brighter place.

It doesn't take much,

To show someone you care,

To give them the love,

God gave you to share.

So please keep in mind,

All the powers you possess,

To grace someone's life,

When they're in distress.

You've been put on this earth

To bestow the powers of love,

And with those final words,

She disappeared up above.

Susan- You are an inspiration to all, especially myself. You were the best they come, A very loving aunt. Mark I love you always, you are in my prayers.

Linda Poll

January 27, 2003

To the Powers/Cowhey Families,

Please know that my thought and prayers are with you. Sue was a classmate and friend at Marillac. In High School she was a leader, and an individual who was always there to lend a hand. She blossomed into a wonderful woman. Her short time here has left a legacy for many to follow.

Linda Poll (Pullano LDM 1980)

Maggie O'Donnell

January 27, 2003

To the Cowhey and Powers families, Sue was a high school class-mate and friend at Marillac. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with you all. She was a truly lovely girl that I will always remember for her kindnesss, warmth and humor. She was a very special person. God Bless you,

Maggie O'Donnell Class of 1980

Bob & Kate Thomas

January 26, 2003

Mark- Our thoughts and prayers are always with you.

Love,

Bob, Kate and the brothers

kerri tuch

January 25, 2003

Dear Mark and Families, That was really a beautiful service today. The priest was truly a master of public speaking,quite reminiscent of Susan's extreme talents in that area. Her last speech may have been one of her best and most important.

Mike and Kathy Chelstowski-Smith

January 25, 2003

We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Though we never met Susan, we felt that we came to know her through her sister Marianne. May the love and support that has carried you through these past few, tough months continue to carry you through this difficult time.

Always keep Susan in your hearts with a smile. Know that she will always be there as your guardian angel to continue the love and support her family had given her.

Allyn Berry

January 25, 2003

Dear Audrey,Johnny,Mimi and Family, Now there is another special angel to watch over us. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. Allyn Berry (Uncle Buzz's niece)

Pam Para

January 25, 2003

Dear Mark and Cowhey Family:

It was a pleasure knowing Susan throughout our years at Holy Cross School. I am grateful that I also had a chance to reunite with Susan in recent years at our school reunion and during another mutual friend's illness. I was impressed by Susan's strength and willpower throughout her own illness and the successful life that she made for herself in spite of it.

I will keep Susan and her family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Steve Bachner

January 25, 2003

Dear Mark, The entire Cowhey Family and all of the Powers Family,

Words cannot express the plethera of feelings I have right now. My sincerest sympathies go out to you all at this time of loss. Susan was truly a saint of a human being. Always upbeat, strong of character,never a word of despair or complaint and had an appreciation of life like no other.

She touched everyones life in her own special way and we are all better people for having the gift of knowing her, it was my privelage to call her my friend. I will miss her presence in this world greatly, but her spirit and the life lessons she taught me will stay with me all through the rest of my lifes journey. She was a gift to us all, people like her are far and few between.

The time she was allowed to spend with us all was short, but in that short time she taught us all so much about what was truly important in life.

Mark, you are truly a lucky man to have had the opportunity to have shared your lives together. I am sure you will continue to spread the love, the warmth, and the courage she taught you so much about. I am a proud and honored to be both of your friends. I love you both very much.

My sincerest sympathies go out to all of you at this time, But if I know Susan at all, she would not want any of us to feel pain or saddness. She would be greatful for all the time she had to spend with us. And would want us to celebrate her life and to anxiously await the time when we all can join her in Heaven.

Susan, in the words of Father Hal, "May the lord go ahead of you to guide you, behind you to protect you, be at your side to accompany you and beneath you to support you." And in my words, May he let your lessons of life shine and remain in all of our memories forever. God Bless you.

Thomas Haimann

January 24, 2003

To the Powers Family:

I had the extreme pleasure of knowing and working with Susan at Walgreens for 3 years. In that time, we shared many talks ranging from work situations to our stories about our loved Golden Retrievers. She was a great inspiration and will be greatly missed. As we look back at her, we will always remember that "Attitude is Contagious..Is yours worth catching?!!!!" Susan's attitude was worth catching. May we all remember her and her special gifts. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Jason Maravelias

January 24, 2003

I just wanted to say that Susan always lifted my day at Walgreens. She was one of my favorite co-workers and was great to talk to. I hope the Lord keeps the Power family in His arms during this time.

Sister Ann Marie Butler

January 24, 2003

To the Cowhey and Powers Families:

Susan was such an inspiration to us all and it was a privilege to know her. She was a special grace in the lives of so many people. My time with her at Marillac High School will be among my treasured memories. May the memories you hold in your hearts be a source of strength for you. She was a beautiful person. Know that each of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. God bless and keep you!

Sister Ann Marie

Sheila Fleming

January 24, 2003

Dear Mark and the Cowhey family,

I have rarely known someone who loved and embraced life more than Susan. It is your unwavering love that gave her the strength to stay with us all these years. She has truly earned her final reward, and I know that she is dancing with the angels.

Sheila

Sister Mary Beth Kubera

January 24, 2003

Dear Cowhey and Powers Families,

You have my prayers, love, and support at this time of sorrow. Since I met Sue in the fall of 1976, I have known her to be a woman of prayer, compassion, and courage. She and I shared a love for Marillac High School, Charles Schultz and his Peanut characters, and reaching out to and serving others! Over the years, Sue has been an example of real courage, persistence, prayerfulness and perseverance. Although we will miss her, we now have another angel to intercede for us in heaven. You have my love, prayers, and sympathy.

Sister Mary Beth Kubera, D.C.

Mark Quinn

January 24, 2003

Susan, we wish you the best of everything in eternity, God's love, infinite joy, and a place in our hearts forever.

Audrey, Bill, Mark, Marianne, Kathleen, and Bill, just as we have been given the privilege of sharing in some of your joy, we now share in your grief. Our prayers are with you as you deal with the absence of such a lovely, and loved person.

God bless all of you now and forever.

Joannie and Ed Berriman

January 23, 2003

To our dear friends and relatives of Susan. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Susan will be missed by many. Though we only met but a few times, I feel as though I knew her well. God Bless.

Catherine Fodor

January 23, 2003

To All the Powers/Cowhey Family,

We can never put in words the impact Susan has had in our lives. She was such an extraordinary person who with her tremendous strength, taught us all to live better lives. I will never forget her infectious laugh and bright smile. She was so blessed with a wonderful family and friends. You are all an inspiration to us. We miss her terribly already but know she will always be our special angel. We love all of you so much,

The Fodor Family

The Koslas

January 23, 2003

Dear Mark and the Cowhey Family,

We are so lucky to have had Susan in our lives. She has been a great inspiration to all of us and will be missed tremendously. Our prayers and thoughts continue to be with you.

Love,

Chris, Tiffany & Olivia

Harriet Koppel

January 23, 2003

Dear Mark,

Susan was very special to me and all who knew her,I was proud to call her my friend. She will be truly missed. My thoughts are with you.

Maureen Bernstein

January 23, 2003

Dear Mark, I was so sorry to hear of Susan's passing. She was an incredible person and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. She was an inspiration to me. Please take care of yourself.

Sincerely,

Maureen Bernstein

Julie Ciric

January 23, 2003

Dear Mark and The Cowhey Family

Our hearts breaks for your loss and we can only hope that you know how many people care about you, and will miss such a vibrant and special person as Susan. You have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

The Ciric and Magnus Families

Laurie Harris

January 23, 2003

Dear Mark and The Cowhey Family:

Susan will always be treasured in our hearts. She was a cherished friend and Godmother. We will always keep fond memories of her close to us as she gave so much of herself to us and others. We were lucky to have shared many wonderful years with her.

Laurie, Kevin, Tyler, Kimberly, Krystal, Godson Patrick

Sandra Essig

January 23, 2003

Our sincerest sympathies. While our lives will be diminished by her loss, it cannot compare to the enrichment and grace she provided us in her brief but shining moment among us. Sandra Essig & Family

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