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Mary Dowd-Scherer Obituary

Dowd-Scherer, Mary Pat Of Glenview, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home September 28, 2012. Beloved wife of Jay Scherer and preceded in death by her first husband, Michael Dowd; loving mother of Linda Dowd, Michael (Diane) Dowd, Patrick (Catherine) Dowd, Tracy (Scott) Molleur, Kelly Dowd and Colleen (Philip) Saglimbeni; proud grandmother of Ashleigh, Michael, James, Patrick, Michaela, Brennan, Collin, Grace, Ava, Rose, Giuliana and Nicoletta; great-grandmother of Ryleigh; dear sister of Josheph (Jean) Ziegler and Sue (Jerry) West. Visitation Wednesday, October 3rd from 1PM until time of funeral mass 4:30 PM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 1775 Grove St., Glenview. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sr. Paulanne's Needy Family Fund, c/o OLPH, 1775 Grove St., Glenview, IL, 60025 or North Shore University Hospice, 4901 Searle Pwky., Skokie, IL, 60077. Arrangements by N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 847-998-1020.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 30, 2012.

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Larry LaSusa

October 4, 2012

Pat, Mike, Kelly, Linda nd The whole Dowd Family,

My deepest condolences for your loss. The world is a little less brighter without your mom's sunny disposition. She will be dearly missed.

Carol Sloan

October 3, 2012

My deepest sympathy. I am a relative. My name is Carol Jean Pasternock Sloan. My mom was Mary's cousin. Her name was Jean Pasternock (Genevieve Klimek Pasternock) Would love you keep in contact with you so as I continue to work on the family tree. Please contact me [email protected]. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
God Bless
Carol Sloan

Diane Smith

October 3, 2012

Linda, Kelly and the entire Dowd family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved mother. Mary Pat was such a wonderful woman and I will always remember her for her smile, her humor, her compassion and her deep love and commitment to her family. I pray that the beautiful memories of your time together will bring you some peace during this most difficult time.

Diane Pavela Smith

October 3, 2012

Linda, Kelly and the entire Dowd family,
My heart is with you all during this most difficult time. Your mothervwas such a lovely woman whom I admired and adored. I will always remember her smile, her humor, her compassion and enduring love for her most prized possession--her family. I can only hope you find peace and comfort in each other and the beautiful memories you share. Deepest sympathy.

MARY PAT AGE 5, JO AGE 10, JEAN PASTERNOCK

JO-ANNE HOYNE

October 2, 2012

DEAR DOWD FAMILY:
SO SAD TO SEE MY COUSIN MARY PAT'S PICTURE ON THE OBITUARY PAGE. WE LOST TRACK OF EACH OTHER AFTER WE GOT MARRIED AND HAD BIG FAMILIES.

I WAS HER BABY SITTER AND WE WERE VERY CLOSE...LIKE SISTERS AND WE LOOKED ALIKE. I AM 81 YRS. OLD NOW AND NOT ABLE TO GO TO THE WAKE, BUT MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

PICTURE of ME, JO HOYNE AGE 10 ? , AND YOUR MOM AGE 5 ? AND MY SISTER JEAN PASTERNOCK.

773-283-1910 [email protected]

Suzanne Moss

October 1, 2012

Mike – please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. She radiated beauty and elegance, both inside and out. I have such fond memories of her calling at the office to speak with you, or making the occasional in person visit. I remember her for her kindness and warmth; she always took the time to chat, and took such great pride in her family, her favorite topic of discussion! I am certain that you were a great source of comfort and care to her, and you will continue to be for your family. I will keep all of you close in my thoughts and pray that you find strength in the love of your family.

Carol Jancek

October 1, 2012

Jay, I'm so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to the Shearer family.

Carol Barnes

October 1, 2012

Kelly, Patrick and family, my heart goes out to you. Your mom was such a lovely person. My deepest condolences.

Doug Betkowski

October 1, 2012

Pat,so sorry for your loss. I hope you and your family are doing OK and can rest easy knowing sdhe's in a better place now

September 30, 2012

Sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Colleen and John Washburn

September 30, 2012

Patrick and the extended Dowd family, condolences on the passing of your dear mother.

John and Marcia Dolphin

September 30, 2012

To the family of Mary Pat Dowd Scherer may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

Gabrielle

September 30, 2012

My condolences to the Scherer family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. During this time of sorrow, may the family be strengthened in knowing that God comforts all the mourning ones. (Isaiah 61:2)

Kelly Mihelic

September 30, 2012

Kelly, So sad to hear the news of your Mom. I'm thinking of you and praying for your family during this difficult time.
Kelly Hackett Mihelic

Marla Evans

September 30, 2012

My prayers are with you.

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