Geraldine Gwendolyn O'Dowd
Geraldine Gwendolyn O'Dowd
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13
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Pomierski Funeral Home
1059 West 32nd Street, Chicago, IL 60608
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14
Visitation
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Pomierski Funeral Home
1059 West 32nd Street, Chicago, IL 60608
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14
Service
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
1039 West 32nd Street, Chicago, IL 60608
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14
Graveside service
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Resurrection Cemetery
7201 South Archer Avenue, Justice, IL 60458
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Geraldine O'Dowd Obituary
Geraldine G. O'Dowd, wife of the late George Francis O'Dowd; only daughter of the late Stanley and late Frances Krych; the loving mother of Kimberley O'Dowd, Jeffrey (Tina) O'Dowd, and Denise O'Dowd; grandmother of Caitlin (Brendan) Wilson, Meghan O'Dowd, Justyn O'Dowd, Louis (Desire`) Gonzalez, and Joshua O'Dowd; great grandmother of Logan, Arlo, and Enzo; daughter-in-law to Albert and Kathleen O'Dowd; sister-in-law to Marguerite (Raul) Smoczynski, Theresa O'Dowd, and Bernice Herman.
Family and friends will gather Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 3 to 8:00 pm for visitation at Walter Pomierski & Son Funeral Home, 1059 West 32nd Street, Chicago, and Friday, November 14th from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Her funeral mass will be celebrated Friday 10:00 am at St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church, 1039 West 32nd Street, Chicago. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. (773)927-6424.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
13
Visitation
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Pomierski Funeral Home
1059 West 32nd Street, Chicago, IL 60608
Send FlowersNov
14
Visitation
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Pomierski Funeral Home
1059 West 32nd Street, Chicago, IL 60608
Send FlowersNov
14
Service
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
1039 West 32nd Street, Chicago, IL 60608
Send FlowersNov
14
Graveside service
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Resurrection Cemetery
7201 South Archer Avenue, Justice, IL 60458
Send FlowersServices provided by
Pomierski Funeral Home - ChicagoOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.