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Florence Lowe Obituary

Lowe, Florence V. (nee Gribbens), beloved wife of the late Fred P. Lowe, dear mother of Maureen (Dennis) Smith, Fred (Brigitte) Lowe, Janice (Jack) Mocarski and James Lowe, grandmother of Kathleen, Kevin, Bryan, Andrea, Karin, Anthony, Joseph, Jack, Mark and the late Dennis, great grandmother of eight, fond sister of Beatrice Korneder, preceded in death by her brothers, Emmett Gribbens and Jack Engels. Funeral Thursday, 10:15 a.m., from Grein Funeral Directors, Frank V. Maniscalco Funeral Director, 2114 W. Irving Park Rd., to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Mass 11 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The American Cancer Society or Rainbow Hospice. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-588-1234. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 3, 2001.

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Cathie Nass

October 7, 2001

My deepest sympathy to the entire Lowe family. Flo. was like a grandma to me. May she rest in the big Bingo Hall in the sky.

Lenny Wojt (Marks Friend)

October 7, 2001

Well i wasnt an actual grand kid of yours, but you treated me like i was Gram. You're a lovely lady, and will be missed tremendously. Rest well gram, rest well.

Pat Stillwell

October 6, 2001

Who will I have to talk to now.My secrets went with you. As yours will go with me. I will love you always.

Kelly O'Brien

October 5, 2001

God Bless. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sharon Gribbens

October 4, 2001

I hope you get the best hand ever---four of a kind!! I will always remember playing cards with you and what fun we used to have. I miss those days and will miss you.

Francis Albert

October 4, 2001

Deepest sympathies for the entire Lowe family. Florence is back with her dance partner for all of eternity.

Harmony Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

October 3, 2001

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.



With our deepest sympathy,

The management and staff of

Harmony Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Kerry Stillwell

October 3, 2001

I have always and will always try to be the person you were to me. Thank you for being my role model. You are truly missed.

Mark Mocarski

October 2, 2001

Your a great woman Gram and you will be dearly missed. We all love you. Now you gotta help the cubbies get in the playoffs. I love you gram!!

Andrea Clesle

October 2, 2001

I just wanted to let everyone to know that Florence Lowe, my Gram, was a very special and loving woman...I will always remember and love her with all of my heart. They don't call me "Flo" for nothing. I love you Gram!

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