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Barbara Sowa Obituary

Sowa, Barbara M. Beloved wife of Ted (29 year Retired C.P.D.); Dearest sister-in-law of Veronica Ojer. Loving aunt of Robert (Elaine) and Richard Tryjefaczka. Great-aunt of Alan (Michelle) Tryjefaczka, Vicky (Neal) Bormet, Donald Ojer, Joan (Paul) Sedra and Debra (John) Dyke. Funeral Saturday 9:45 AM from RICHARD J. MODELL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 12641 W. 143rd Street, Homer Glen to St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mass 10:30 AM. Entombment Resurrection Mausoleum. Retired teacher from District #117 Hickory Hills, Glen Oaks School. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society appreciated. Visitation Friday 3-9 PM. (708)301-3595 or www.rjmodellfh.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 8, 2013.

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~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt, CPD Chaplain

August 8, 2013

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Barbara will be remembered at the Police Mass on Sunday, 11 AUG, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of our all-loving, all-merciful God! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.ChicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

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