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Charles McGowan Obituary

McGowan, Charles A. "Archie" 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 Wednesday, December 4, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main St., Downers Grove, lL. Visitation Thursday 10:00 a.m. until funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. 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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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 3, 2013.

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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.

From the Staff of Toon Funeral Home

December 3, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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Dec

4

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Toon Funeral Home - Downers Grove CLOSED

4920 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Dec

5

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Monastery Chapel

1920 Maple Ave, Lisle, IL

Dec

5

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Monastery Chapel

IL

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Toon Funeral Home - Downers Grove CLOSED

4920 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515

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