Charles McGowan

Charles McGowan

Charles McGowan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 3, 2013.
Charles A. "Archie" McGowan, age 95 of Lisle, formerly of Downers Grove. Beloved husband for 54 years of the late Bernadette G. nee Claffy McGowan. Loving father of Michael and Thomas (Alice) McGowan. Brother of Laura McGowan, Evelyn (Ernie) Potyen, Valentine (Alyce) McGowan, Antoinette (Fred) Hilsenbeck. Visitation Wed. Dec. 4, from 4-7 pm at Toon Funeral home, 4920 Main St. Downers Grove, IL. Visitation Thur.10 am until funeral Mass 11 am at Sacred Heart Monastery Chapel 1920 Maple Ave Lisle, IL. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Wheaton, IL. For more information WWW.TOONFUNERALHOME.COM OR 630-968-0408

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The Potyen Family

December 4, 2013

Our deepest sympathies to the whole family...we have always been glad that even though Ernie and Evelyn weren't alive for our wedding, Chuck and Bernie were there. We are sorry we can't be with you all during this time.
All our love, Mark, Lynn, Erik, Rachel and Alex

December 3, 2013

May the God of all comfort, comfort you during your loss.

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December 3, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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