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Mary McNamara Obituary

McNamara, Mary A. "Sis" (nee Bowen), age 86, beloved wife of the late John F. Sr. "Red" McNamara, loving mother of John F. Jr. "Jack" C.P.D. (Donna), Michael LeRoy C.P.D. and Robert G. (Krystal) McNamara, dearest grandmother of John F. III, Michael, Michele, Thomas, Bobby, Brian and Shannon, and great-grandmother of Lauren, Tiffiny and Riley, devoted daughter of the late Tomas and Mary (nee Noone) Bowen, dear sister of the late Ray, Walter, Jack, Dan, Joe, Marty, Roy and Tom, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews and a cherished friend to all who knew her, especially Mary Galvin, Patti Brown, Tasha Caseres, Lauren McFarlane and her crossword puzzle dictionary Terry "Dibbs" Egan. Member of St. Gabriels Womens Club and the Mercy High Alumni Association. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Gabriel Church Building Fund, 4520 S. Wallace St., Chicago, IL, 60609. Funeral Saturday, 9:15 a.m., from Thomas McInerney's Sons Funeral Home, 4635 S. Wallace St., to St. Gabriel Church. Mass 10 a.m. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. 773-268-0703. Sign Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2001.

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Raymond Bowen

November 28, 2001

Aunt Sis was the Matriarch of the Bowen/McNamara families. She was the youngest of nine children and she lived longer than any of her eight brothers.



She was my Aunt Sis for almost sixty five years so I can attest to her being a human dynamo. She was perpetual motion. She could work harder and longer than anyone I ever knew.



Her day usually began with early mass at St. Gabriel's or some other church. She made the rounds.



Without a doubt I can safely say that no person in this world purchased more Masses or Rosaries for loved ones or friends than Aunt Sis.



Now it's time for all her friends and family to make her the recipient of Masses and Rosaries.



Auntie you were a very special person in my life.

RUTH BOYD( sulk)

November 24, 2001

TO THE McNAMARA FAMILY.

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ( REDS) STORE WHEN I WAS LITTLE SIS ALWAYS GAVE ME CANDY

SHE WAS VERY SWEET STUBBORN AT TIMES BUT SHE HAD HER WAY IN LIFE SHE WAS ALWAYS FRIENDLY TO MY FAMILY

THE HOYNES AND SULKS SHE WAS FOND OF MY BROTHER LARRY. SIS TELL LARRY HI FOR ME SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY OUR FAMILY GOD BLESS.

Jennifer Guerrero

November 23, 2001

Sis was an important figure in my boyfriend's life (Michael McNamara) and because of that she meant a lot to me. Not only because of who she was to Michael, but because she was a great woman. I liked having her around because she always had something good to say to me. Also because she would always put Michael in his place. Sis was always very thankful for everything and anything I did for her and that meant a lot to me. She was a very nice and well respected woman and I will miss her dearly.

James E Bowen

November 22, 2001

One of my fondest memories of my Aunt Sis was was her saturday night visits when I was a kid. She would pack us all in her car and treat us to ice cream or dinner at White Castle. I'll never forget those warm summer nights sitting in the back seat of her car along with my brothers and sisters and my three cousins. Aunt sis was a great lady and a loving Aunt and Godmother. She lived her life to the fullest and did what she was happy doing. She will be missed by all.

Joe Callan

November 22, 2001

Sis, you were one-of-a-Kind. I'll never forget you.

Susan Bowen / O'Connor

November 22, 2001

Aunt Sis was my grandfather's brother,Daniel Patrick Bowen, who died in 1956. Even though she had many nieces and nephews she never forgot us. But that was Aunt Sis. My parents were visiting my house for a few days and Aunt Sis stopped by to see my father (Thomas Andrew Bowen) grandpa's only child. Dad had tears in his eyes - she stopped by just to see him. Dad died in 1989 Aunt Sis was there to help us bury Danny's only son - her Tommy. My whole family is so sorry for your loss. She will be missed. But what a celebration heaven is having for she is with Uncle Red her parents and brothers again! This last part is for "Flaps", you met my husband, Kevin O'Connor, in high school through Steve Baker. Kevin wanted to send you his personal condolences.

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