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NANCY ROWLEY Obituary

Nancy Mary Rowley of Des Plaines Nancy Mary Rowley (nee Riedl), 66, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Nancy and her sister, Linda, were born to Joseph and Marian Riedl, and grew up in Chicago and Elmwood Park. She worked at Teletype Corp. and School District 59. She is survived by her loving spouse, David of 38 years; and her three children, Michael (Katie), David (Barbara), and Nicole (Bradley) Gdowski. She was adored by her five wonderful grandchildren; and she was an aunt and friend to many. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Manzo's Banquets, 1571 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Nancy's memory can be made to Rainbow Hospice, 847-685-9900, www.rainbowhospice.org or to the American Cancer Society, 1-800-227-2345, www.cancer.org.

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Published by Daily Herald from Feb. 19 to Feb. 22, 2012.

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Jim Walter

February 26, 2012

Dear Rowley Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Mrs. Rowley was an unbelievable person who played an influential role in my life. I'm thankful for having the opportunity to have gotten to know her.

Jim

Linnea Johnson

February 24, 2012

Dave, Mike, Dave and Nicki,
Time has gotten away from all of us, I can not tell you how sad I am to her about Nancy"mom". We all are praying for you and at the same time remembering all the memories our families shared. Will see you soon. Love Linnea, Eddie, Jimmy, Karen

February 23, 2012

Nancy was a wonderful friend. Full of life and adventure. And always greeting you with a warm and loving smile. We will miss her dearly but our memories and pictures of the wonderful times we shared together will always keep her with us. With deepest sympathies to the Rowley family. Love always, Dana and John Fredrickson

February 23, 2012

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

Dino & Adrienne Micheli

February 20, 2012

We Celebrate the life of Nancy and all that she brought to us with her positive attitude, love and devotion to her family and friends. A kind of person we meet very seldom in life that makes our life better.

February 20, 2012

Our heartfelt sympathy. May you all find peace in the memories of a remarkable person as Nance. She truly was a wonderful, loving person.

John & Joan Nora

christine reinger

February 19, 2012

We hope your wonderful memories of "mom" will help ease your pain until you meet in Heaven again. We are sure it won't be easy!
Our deepest sympathy to your entire family.
Love,
Russ, Chrissy and Jack Reinger

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