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Rose Sowa Obituary
Rose A. Sowa (nee Crnogorac)
HEGEWISCH, IL - Rose A. Sowa, age 91, late of Hegewisch, passed away Monday, February 17, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Richard Sowa.Loving mother of Richard (Wanda) Sowa, Linda Sowa, Marilyn (Bob) Peterson, Marko Sowa and Nicholas (Helvi) Sowa. Proud grandmother of Jennifer, David, Keith, Robert, Joseph, Andrew and Luke. Devoted great grandmother of Marija, Frano, Ava, Richard and Nikola. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2020 at OPYT FUNERAL HOME, 13350 S. Baltimore Ave., Chicago, IL 60633 to St. Columba Church for 10:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, IL. Visitation 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2020. (773) 646-1133 or www.opytfh.com.
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Bo Supergan
February 22, 2020
Dear Rick, Linda, Marilyn, Marko, and Nick,
So sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My heart felt condolences.
It was wonderful living next door to the Sowas and having family so close.
Bob Supergan
February 22, 2020
Dear Linda and Marilyn, we send our condolences. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Marge and Jerry Crowley
Tim Michael Cagney Pacas
February 21, 2020
Linda, so sorry about the news. I can empathize having lost both parents. If you want to get out of town or just relax somewhere we have a nice guest room. Take care of yourself.
February 20, 2020
Marko,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Mike and Tina Berta
February 19, 2020
Rest in peace,
Mary ann Majszak Kihei, Maui, Hi.
Donna Ferrell in
February 19, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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