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Edward Schoewe Obituary
58; beloved son of Dolores nee Burke and the late Rudy C.; loving brother of Mary Faulhaber, Rudy F., James, Tom, Karen Keeble, Richard, Annette Moore, Lisa Garcia and the late John and Donna; godfather of Eric Schoewe, Michell Sicilia and Emily Garcia; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was a Great friend to many! Ed died suddenly of a heart attack and will be Greatly missed. Ed was a Graduate of Our Lady of Victory and Gordon Tech high school. Ed worked at Active Electric Co. and in the electric field for many years. Ed was an active member of OLV Holy Name Society Coached Youth Basketball and was the proud Coach of the Foul Balls Softball team. Ed was a Long Time DePaul Basketball season ticket holder. Visitation Tuesday 3-8 PM at Gibbons Family Funeral Home 5917 W. Irving Park Rd. (1/2 Block East of Austin) and Wednesday 9:00 AM until Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Victory Church 5212 W. Agitate. Interment will be private at All Saints Cemetery. There will be a live stream of the visitation and mass through the funeral home website. All Covid-19 Restrictions & Protocols will be followed. For info 773-777-3944 or www.GFFH.com
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Michael Lally
July 10, 2025
So long Ed. Great guy.
Cindy moberg
January 13, 2021
To the Schoewe family,
I'm so sorry.. Deepest sympathy.. Prayers ..
Brett Hall
January 13, 2021
Never met a soul who didn’t like Ed. Great friend, to many! You will be missed.. RIP Buddy..
Frances and Pete Goszczynski
January 13, 2021
So many memories of the kindest man we know. May my dear friend rest in peace and be with our Lord! Ed will be missed by many. He was blessed with a loving family and so many wonderful friends!! God Bless the Schoewe family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Mark Moore
January 13, 2021
To the entire Schoewe family, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Edward was the one who helped train me in the electrical field. He was always there when I went to Active Electric with my little son Brandon to purchase electrical supplies. He truly was a great person. My sympathies to everyone in the Schoewe family!
Kurpiel Family
January 12, 2021
Deep regrets Ed was a standout just like all of the Schowe family
Pat & Mary Ann Levar
January 12, 2021
Dear Dolores,
Pat and I can’t express how much Ed meant to us over the years. He always brought so much light into the lives of those around him. Our condolences to your family.
Pat and Mary Ann Levar
Kathleen Lally
January 12, 2021
My deepest sympathy to the Schoewe family. Ed was a great neighborhood guy. Over the years I would see him at Mass and at OLV functions, he was always so thoughtful to ask me how my family was doing. He was a true gentleman ,dedicated to his family and loyal to his friends. May Ed Rest In Peace.
Pat Murphy
January 12, 2021
Very sorry to hear the news regarding Ed. I new Ed through work in the electrical industry and always enjoyed our conversations. RIP Ed
Barbara E Herman
January 12, 2021
So sorry. Ed was a great guy. Friend to my husband and I. Will be dearly missed. May his memory be a blessing.
Paul E Posch
January 11, 2021
I had a pleasure to meet him many years ago worked with him at many holy name events he was a great charitable kind man. Ed you will be missed. Thank you for all you did
Kym (Obrachta) Brunner
January 11, 2021
I remember the fun I had playing at the Schoewe house when I was a kid back in the OLV days. What a wonderful and close-knit family. I'm terribly sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to all who loved him.
Len Heinrich
January 11, 2021
I have had the pleasure of Ed's friendship for so many years at OLV. I could always count on him to help out at Holy Name events. He will be greatly missed by everyone.
Stephan
January 11, 2021
Ed will be greatly missed. My condolences to the family
Debbie Ortiz
January 10, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Condolences to all your friends and family
Mary Beth Frystak
January 10, 2021
Ed was a very kind man and a joy to know. He will be deeply missed.
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