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Patricia Bowler Obituary

Bowler, Patricia Cowhey Lady Patricia Cowhey Bowler, L.H.S., beloved wife of William T. Bowler, Jr. for over 53 years, loving mother of Patricia (Bruce) Johnson and William (Katherine), cherished grandmother of Christine Johnson, Micheala, Kelly and Erin Bowler, last surviving child of the late James J. and Rose Cowhey, dear sister of the late Evelyn (late Louis) Spiekerman, late William J. (late Lillian), late Emmet P. (late Marge), late Marian (late Clarence) Lemke, late Virginia (late Joseph) McCarthy, late Eugene (late Vivien), late Rose, late Rosann (late Clarence) Haave, late James J. (Marie), late Francis Van Marm (late Bernice, fond aunt and grand aunt of many. Member of the Founding Families of St. Robert Bellarmine Church. Awarded The Cross of the Order of St. Benedict. Lady of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre by the order of Pope Benedict XVI. Immaculata High School Alumnae. Funeral Thursday, 9:45 a.m., from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave. to St. Robert Bellarmine, 4646 N. Austin Ave, Chicago, IL, for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 4 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Patricia Cowhey Bowler to William T. and Patricia C. Bowler Scholarship, Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas; Mercy Home for Boys and Girls,1140 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL; Miscercordia, 6300 N. Ridge, Chicago, Illinois; St. Robert Bellarmine School Endowment Fund, 4646 N. Austin, Chicago, IL. 773-736-3833 or www.smithcorcoran.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2006.

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Joyce Ruchti

September 17, 2006

Dear Mr. Bowler, Patty and Billy,

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Susan Jarvis

September 7, 2006

Uncle Bill,

We are all saddened about the loss of Aunt Pat. So sorry to lose such a neat lady. Our condolences to your entire family.

BOB AND SUE FLOOD

September 7, 2006

BILL,PATTY AND BILLY,



WE ONLY HAVE GOOD MEMORIES OF PAT. WE WILL REMEMBER THE UNLIMITED TIME SHE HAD FOR LIFE. SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR THE ENERGY SHE BROUGHT TO THE PARTY. SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED AS A LADY OF PRINCIPLE. SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR HAVING TIME FOR EVERYONE. WE WILL MISS HER, BUT WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER, PAT BOWLER.



THE FLOOD FAMILY

Terrance Hodges

September 6, 2006

Mr. Bowler:



My deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear wife, Patricia. I had the pleasure of meeting you only once while visiting Fr. James Downey, OSB, in the hospital. As a member of the Benedictine College family, be assured of my prayers.

Terry Hodges, Class of '72

Michael Jarvis

September 6, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathy at the passing of such a great lady. The two of you were at every one of our families special events, over 40 years worth. She will always be dear to my heart.

Meghan Clair

September 6, 2006

I'm am so sorry for your loss. Pat was one of my favorites, she always had a smile at the family gatherings and always made me laugh. I will miss her terribly. I am sorry that I just found out by my Aunt on my mothers side of her death and could not make it to the wake. My love and prayers are with all of you. God Bless!

KAREN MADISON

September 6, 2006

Bill: I'm so very sorry to hear about Pat. Just talking with you everyday I know you two had a beautiful life together. I feel like your my Uncle Bill as well as John's. My heart goes out to you and your family. May your wonderful memories help ease your pain. My prayers are with you buddy. Love Karen Madison

marjorie schrier kimbrough

September 6, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

JANET RAMOS

September 6, 2006

TO: MR.BOWLER, PATTY & BILLY, AND TO ALL BOWLER AND COWHEY FAMILIES:

WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS THE FEELINGS OF SYMPATHY I FEEL AT THIS TIME. MRS BOWLER,WAS A GREAT WOMAN, WIFE, MOTHER, AND LIKE A SECOND MOTHER TO ME WHEN SHE TOOK ME INTO HER HOME LIKE I WAS ONE OF HER OWN. SHE WAS ONE OF MY ANGELS ON EARTH AND WILL BE THE ANGEL TO MANY IN HEAVEN. I'M NOT SURE IF I CAN BE THERE IN PERSON TO PAY MY RESPECTS AND TO BE AT YOUR SIDE AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. I'M TRYING TO FIND A WAY. BUT IF I CAN'T I WANT YOU ALL TO KNOW YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL DURING THIS TIME.

Don and Shirley Russell

September 5, 2006

To Bill and Family:

We were so saddened by Pat's passing. She was a great lady and loved by all who knew her. She will be deeply missed by her many friends.

David Biondi Family

September 5, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bob and Molly Shaffer

September 5, 2006

Dear Bill, Patty, Bruce, Billy & Katy,

We were shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Pat's passing. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. We were honored and blessed to have known her and will treasure our many memories of shared times together. You have our deepest sympathy.

Sharon Ann Griffin Anderson

September 5, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Robert McParland

September 5, 2006

Our condolences. Dr. Robert and Jane (Derenski) McParland

BRUCE JOHMSON

September 5, 2006

BILL, BILLY AND KATIE, PATTY AND BRUCE



VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS. SHE WAS SO DEVOTED TO HER FAMILY.

Dick andDonna Shaffer

September 5, 2006

To Bill and family, We are so saddened by Pat's passing and we know she will be a very special angel to people in the future. She was while she was here with us on earth. She truly is one of God's special creations.

With love, Dick and Donna Shaffer

Karen Heck

September 5, 2006

We were deeply saddened to hear of Pat's passing. Pat was a wonderful woman who held a special place in our hearts. We are glad that we had a chance to be a part of her life. We will miss her immensely! Paul and Karen Heck and Family

carol hough

September 5, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the Cowhey and Bowler families. The Cowhey family lived across the alley from our family (Phillips) forever. They were intertwined on many levels and will remail in our thoughts and prayers.

Carol (Phillips) Hough, Frances (Phillips) Dean and Michael Phillips.

Mary Lorenz-Smith

September 5, 2006

Mr. Bowler and family,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you at this difficult time. Please accept my condolences.

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