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Vicky Kowal Obituary

Kowal, Vicky Ray suddenly, June 15, much loved daughter of Maureen Kowal (nee O'Neil) and Raymond (Kathy Ann) Kowal, beloved sister of Karen Page, Kimberly (Shane) Tolbert, Raymond Kowal Jr., Jamie Kowal and Jimmy Donahue, fond aunt Kiki of two nieces and three nephews. Funeral Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., from Donnellan Funeral Home, 10525 S. Western Ave., to St. Cajetan Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Visitation Monday, from 2 to 9 p.m. 773-238-0075 sign guestbook at: www.donnellanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 18, 2006.

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Elizabeth

October 25, 2023

My continuous condolences to your family Praying for God to lift your pain.

Kathy

September 21, 2006

Sweetheart:



It has has over 3 months and the pain is still as strong as ever. I feel that you are with us in everyway, everyday. You can never leave us as long as you are in our hearts, and you always will be in mine. I want you home and yet I realize that you are home. I love you Vicky and miss you. I found your letter to me on my last birthday, thank you for your wonderful words. I will treasure them always honey.



Love,

Kathy

KathyAnn Duggan Donahue

July 13, 2006

My sweet Vicky:



There could never enough works to express how we are feeling. You are a wonderful step-daughter, I felt your love and I know Jim did to. We miss you so much honey. I still think when I call your house you will answer the phone and say "What's up?" You are in our prayers daily honey and there is not an hour that goes by that you are not in my thoughts. I miss you so much, "God love you, Bless you, and Keep you Safe for me" A part of you will always be with me.



Love,



Kathy

Abi Iverson

June 24, 2006

Dear Ray and Jaime,



I am deeply sorry for your loss. I hope after the days of sadness, that you can all appreciate the time Vicky was in your lives. I wish you strength in this time of loss. I will be thinking of you.

Patrick McDonough

June 21, 2006

my heart goes out to the Kowal family,vicky will never be forgotten.

Beth Johannsen

June 21, 2006

Ray and Jamie,



I can't tell you guys how much my heart goes out to you. I heard about Vicky when I was out of town. It's been years and years but I just want you to know the entire family is in my thoughts. Take care and lean on each other.

Gina Riberto

June 21, 2006

I would like to express my sympathy to your family. I have never met Vicky but read about this article in the newspaper. You will be in my prayers.

April (Costner) Pratl

June 20, 2006

Dear Kowal Family,



I'm sorry for your loss and may god one day heal your broken hearts. Vicky and I lost touch w/ each other some time back. I will always regret not stopping by a week before all of this when the thought came to me and was in the neighborhood for once. I will cherish my memories and photos of growing up w/ Vicky. I have missed her and now I will really miss her. She looked so beautiful yesterday. My heart goes out to your family. I'm sure Vicky is the most beautiful angel in heaven and that she is watching over you.

Tammy Olsen

June 20, 2006

Dear Moe & Family, Sorry for your loss much love to all family my Thoughts & Prayers are with you in this hard time my dad couldnt sign guest book because he is sick but, he will be ok soon Vicky is with my mother now so you know that she is in good hands Love, Tammy

Tracy Hamilton

June 20, 2006

Dear Aunt Mo and the rest of the family, I just want you to know that I have been praying for all of you and I love you ALL so much!

I wrote this in Vicky's other guest book but, I am going to put it here too!



To my Vicky, I will never forget you! You will always be on my mind. I fondly remember many memories I have of you and I growing up. You were a ray of sunshine to me and I will always love you with all of my heart and soul. One day we will be together again, playing like we used to do as kids! Momma asked me the other day "Do you think Gramma and Grampa were there to meet her at the gates of heaven?" Yes! I believe they were there to greet you! With open arms! Jesus says do not weap for the departed but, Vicky it's so hard to not weep. I love you Vicky! Until we meet again, Tracy



I will never understand this and I question God often about life but, I do know one thing! Vicky was a good person and she always had the sweetest smile and the most gentle heart!



I wish I could be there to give you all hugs and tell you just how much you all mean to me!



I love you and I am so sorry that this happened to such a sweet person!



Love, your neice,

Tracy Lynn (Hannus~Hamilton)

June 20, 2006

Dear Moe and Family,



So sorry to hear about Vicky.

My heart goes out to your whole family.

May God's love give you some comfort.



Mary Kay (Quinn) Reinert and Family

Patti (Quinn) Lapthorne

June 19, 2006

Moe & family,

So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and Prayers.

Patti {Quinn } & Jeff, Leslie & Max Lapthorne GOD BLESS YOU!

Leslie Sonne

June 19, 2006

My heart and mind can not imagine the pain your family and friends must be suffering through this time. My deepest sympathy to your entire family. Kim and I were friends for quite some time and my sister Jenny was extremely close with Vicky. You are all in my prayers.

Bridget Kevin

June 19, 2006

Dear Ray and Jamie,

My heart is with you and Prayers with all of your family.

Vicky was always such a friendly person and she always made me laugh in high school when I was always at your house.

June 19, 2006

Our family wishes to express their deepest sympathies to the entire Kowal family over this sudden and tragic loss.We hope that God will always lift you up ,so you can see the rainbow after the storm and see heavens newest angel smiling down on you.

Cassie McDonald

June 19, 2006

Vicky will be missed dearly. I loved her and will always keep her in my prayers. She was a wonderful friend.

Lynn Celmer

June 19, 2006

My deepest sympathy and prayers are with your entire family and friends. I attended Mt. Assisi with Vicky and she was one of the sweetest people I ever knew.

Irene Wnek

June 19, 2006

I just want to say that I have been keeping you Jamie and your entire family in all of our prayers. I am so sorry to hear about your loss.

Kris & Johnny Perez (Rourke)

June 18, 2006

Karen & Family...

Our deepest sympathies on such a sensless loss.. I know that no words could ever comfort you at this time, but please know that you are all in our hearts and in our prayers...

Natalie Ramirez

June 18, 2006

Jamie, I want to say that my prayers are with your family. Vicky was a great person, she will be missed.

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