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Kathleen McGowan Obituary

McGowan, Kathleen M. (nee Lavin), of LaGrange Park, beloved wife of Michael S., loving mother of Mary Jo McGowan, Sharon (Paul) Sengstock, Michael Jr. and the late Paul, proud grandmother of Joshua, Joslyn and Chandler Sengstock, dear sister of Marian Wottrich, Florence Briney, Shirley Angone and the late Francis Lavin, Dorothy Oswald and William and Charles Lavin. Visitation 3 to 9 p.m., Monday, at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Street, Countryside. Funeral 9 a.m., Tuesday, from the funeral home to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Park Lawn School and Activity Center appreciated, 708-352-6500. Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 19, 2003.

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