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John Owens Obituary

Owens, John J. Beloved husband of Maureen (nee O'Neill); devoted father of Kevin G. (Michele) Owens and Sheila Owens; loving grandfather of Sean and Patrick; dear brother of Peggy Echlin; fond uncle of Robert (Dee Anne) Loehr, Peggy (Tom) Hall, Jennifer (James) Sullivan and Karen (Thomas) Kurka. Visitation 3-9 p.m. Sunday at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7700 S. Western Ave. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Monday November 14th. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Rita of Cascia H.S. Info: John Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 708-361-4235

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 12, 2011.

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Janet Bowler

November 15, 2011

Maureen,
We were said to read of John's passing, and Our sympathies go out to you and your family. We remember having some very enjoyable times with you and John, and the Ciaciuras many years ago when we were all newlyweeds.
Janet & Tom Bowler
Darien, IL

Marsha Spak

November 13, 2011

Our Deepest Sympathy.

Michael & Marsha Spak

Mimi Collins

November 12, 2011

We were all so saddened to hear about John. He was such a kind and wonderful man. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Mimi and Dan Collins

Jim & Mary Hannon

November 12, 2011

So sorry to learn of your loss Our sympathies go out you and our prayers for the repose of John's soul

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