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Mary Bowen Obituary

Bowen, Mary Lou (nee Flanigan) Age 66, beloved wife of James; proud mother of Carol Ann "Dolly" (Roger) Falk, Jim (Ryann) Bowen; cherished daughter to Mary and the late Ray Flanigan; loving gram to Jimmy, Ray, Jennifer Falk, Charlee Alex and Casey Ray Bowen; fond sister to Ed, Jack (Vicki) Flanigan, Eileen (Jack) Henry and the late Bill and Carol Ann Flanigan. A special bond with her favorite nurse, Jenny Nemanius and her sidekick, Mary Casey Nemanius. Dear daughter-in-law to the late Clarence (Winifred) Bowen; sister-in-law to the late Clarence, Jo Ann, Pat (Dave) Czubak and Betty Jean (Jim) Shaughnessy, Cookie (Mark) Rypel; godmother to Jack Henry, Patrick Flanigan and Patricia Dahl; a lovable aunt to many nieces and nephews. "Loved them all." Lifelong friend to Pam Dowling, Pam Vasil and favorite gambling buddy, Mary Tagler. Family and friends will gather on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at St. Gabriel's Catholic Church, 4522 S. Wallace for a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Gabriel School. All arrangements and services were provided by John J. Minich Funeral Director, 773-582-6294.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 8, 2017.

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Len & Mary Craig

August 12, 2017

Jim, sorry to hear of the loss of Mary Lou. I graduated with her from
St. Gabe's. Growing up she was a kind and loving person and she
will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Len & Mary Craig

August 12, 2017

Jim, sorry to hear of the loss of Mary Lou. I graduated with her from
St. Gabe's. Growing up she was a kind and loving person and she
will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Theresa Moriarity

August 10, 2017

Jack and Vicky and family so sorry for your loss

Mary Caffrey

August 10, 2017

Jimmy so sorry we didn't see each other much but always stayed in touch. Jesus has a new and beautiful angel. She will be forever missed.
Mary Kelly-Caffrey

Tricia Tagler

August 9, 2017

Dear Dolly (Bowen)falk and family, Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you during this painful time.

Mary Lou Garrity Dale

August 9, 2017

So sorry for your loss. I will light a candle for Mary Lou at Mass.

Pam Vasil

August 8, 2017

Words can`t express the loss that will be felt by anyone that knew Marylou. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

ruth sulk

August 8, 2017

MY prayers and thoughts are with the family.

Carrie Regan-Danaher

August 8, 2017

So sorry for your loss.

Nan Johnson

August 8, 2017

Sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and Prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.

Jackie Bretthauer

August 8, 2017

I didn't know you very long but you will always be in my heart. God made a beautiful woman and decided to take her home and relieve her of pain.

David G Rich

August 8, 2017

Dear James I am so sorry to hear of your loss and offer my sincere condolences to the family. May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time. 1 Peter 5:6.7

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