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James Cowhey Obituary

Cowhey Sr., James J. 8DC30200 age 78, of Lake Forest, Chairman of Land and Lakes Co. of Park Ridge, died August 11, 2002, husband of Marie (nee Roach) for 45 years, father of Cathleen, Mary Margaret, James, Jr. (Lisa), Virginia (Preston) Kendall and Eileen (Carl) Sheliga, grandfather of Preston, Connor, Maeve and the late James O'Neill Kendall, John, Patrick and Maureen Cowhey, Thomas and Neil Sheliga, son of the late James J. and Rose (nee Lewandowski) Cowhey, brother of Patricia (William) Bowler and the late Evelyn Spiekerman, William, Emmet, Virginia McCarthy, Marian Lemke, Rosanne Haave and Eugene. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Friday, August 16, at the New St. Patrick's Church, 991 S. Waukegan Rd., Lake Forest. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines. Visitation from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, August 15, at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 E. Vine Ave., Lake Forest. 847-234-0022. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Aug. 14 to Aug. 16, 2002.

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Elizabeth Harvey

August 19, 2002

Mrs. Cowhey and family,



I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Cowhey's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Louis,Michelle and Matthew Van Marm

August 17, 2002

I know its been years since I have seen any of you but I've always had Uncle Jim and the whole family in my memories. I know how hard it is to lose a loved one so I send you all my love and prayers.

Klaus Hoyer

August 17, 2002

Dear Marie and familie, our deepest sympathy to the loss of Jim our great neighbor. We will remember him always as a very special person.

Our prayers are with you and the Cowhey familie.

Larry Emerson

August 17, 2002

Dear Mrs. Cowhey, Jim, Mary Margaret, and Eileen: Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband and father. It was myp pleasure to work for him for four years and I know he will be missed greatly by you and your family members. I will cherish my memories of him. To me, he was like a dad I had lost when I was 17. I will always remember him with fondness for his charisma, generosity and great sense of humor.



Sincerely,

Larry Emerson

17 August 2002

Ann Campanella

August 16, 2002

Mrs. Cowhey and family,

Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Jim and my father forged a lifelong friendship led by honesty and integrity. The values of Jim's influence and friendship will always be woven through my heart and memories. He will be deeply missed.

Lisa Sulski LoVallo

August 16, 2002

Mary Margaret and family,

I was sorry to read about your father.

Chris (Schels) Fragassi

August 16, 2002

My deepest sympathy to the Cowhey family. Cathy - I don't know if you remember me. We were good friends in 5th grade at St. Peter School in Skokie. I happened to see the notice in the paper about your father's passing, and I wanted to express my sympathy to you and your family. I remember your father being such a nice man, and your family being very close. I hope that closeness and your memories of your father bring you comfort. My prayers are with you.

Donna & Bob Furman

August 16, 2002

We were very sad to hear of Jim's passing. Please accept our sincere sympathy. We will miss him at the lake.

Gary Mann

August 16, 2002

The ROTARY/One Fishing Fellowship and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Jim. Our heartfelt condloences to Marie and the entire family.



I'm glad we had the chance to share fellowship with Jim and his boys one last time. We will miss him.

Don Gottesman

August 16, 2002

To Mary Margaret and the entire Cowhey family:



My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father, husband, and grandfather. May you find comfort remembering the time you shared together.

Ken Lemmel

August 15, 2002

Virginia & Preston;

I received notice from the Kendall College office today concerning the death of your father, Virginia. I know the sadness of losing a parent and I share your sorrow. May you feel surrounded by love and support during these days.

DOUGLAS ANDREWS

August 15, 2002

JANE & I EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO THE COWHEY FAMILY. WE HAVE LOST A DEAR FRIEND.WE WILL MISS HIM.

Cheryl (Szyska) Longstreet

August 15, 2002

My deepest sympathies to the Cowhey family. Mr. Cowhey was a wonderful man to work for and I am very sorry to hear about his passing.

Ken Kristl

August 15, 2002

My deepest heartfelt sympathies to the your family. You are in my prayers.

Bruce Sindewald

August 15, 2002

My family and I are very sorry for your loss.

Lyn and Ken WALTER

August 14, 2002

We are sorry for your loss Jim, Lisa, John, Patrick and Maureen. Fondly, Lyn and Ken

Nicholas Melas

August 14, 2002

Please accept my sincere condolances on the passing of a great guy. I am sure you will all miss him.

Sharon Leibach

August 14, 2002

My sincere sympathy to your lost of a great man.

maureen kenny

August 14, 2002

My sincere synpathy to my Uncle Jim's family.I have great childhood memories.He is with the best. love Maureen

Sharyn & Marcy Lechman

August 14, 2002

Sorry to hear of your loss our prayers are with you.

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