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John M. O'Dowd

1933 - 2020

John M. O'Dowd obituary, 1933-2020, Romeoville, IL

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1933

DIED

2020

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John O'Dowd Obituary

John M. O'Dowd, U.S. Army Veteran, age 86 of Romeoville, passed away April 15, 2020. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marilyn, (nee Konopacki); his father, John O'Dowd, mother, Marie Agnes Kiefer, stepfather, James Smolik; brothers, Ronald (Shirley) Smolik and Richard Smolik. John is survived by his loving sons, John (Nancy) and Tim (Kim); his dear grandchildren, Cayla (Chad) Hoof, Matt, and Sean; brother, Robert (Maureen) Smolik, and sister-in-law, Barbara Smolik. John enjoyed bowling, swimming, golf, and the outdoors. He will be missed by all who loved him.

Funeral service and burial will be private.

Relatives and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at: www.oneilfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 19, 2020.

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