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Virginia Bowden Obituary

Bowden, Virginia M. (nee Kelly), dedicated teacher for almost 40 years in the communities of Riverdale, Dolton, Chicago and Midlothian. Beloved wife Jerry Bowden. Loving mother of Brigette (Beau) Nix, Jay (Karen) Bowden and Chris Bowden. Cherished grandmother of Jaisa, Corey, Conner and Christopher. Devoted daughter of the late Clyde and Dorathea (nee Suor) Kelly. Dear sister of William (Linda) Kelly, Margaret Mary (Paul) Michulsky, Norine (Robert) Connelly, late Clyde (Joan) Kelly and late Patricia (late Robert) Gordon. Kind aunt of many nieces & nephews. Visitation Tuesday, December 10th from 9:00 a.m. until time of chapel prayers 11:00 a.m. at the KERRY FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CARE CENTER, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, Mass 11:30 a.m. Interment will be private. www.kerryfh.com ~ (708) 361.4235 ~ www.facebook.com/kerryfuneral



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 8, 2019.

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Joe Landeck

January 1, 2020

Miss Kelly was my seventh grade teacher at St. Christopher in 1959-60. She inspired me to be a teacher. I was able to visit with her a few months before she died. I will never forget her. Rest in peace Miss Kelly. Joe Landeck.

Joe Muraida

December 24, 2019

She was my 7th grade teacher as well and one of my favorites. RIP Miss Kelly!

Art and Kathy Canfield

December 10, 2019

Jerry - we were so sorry to hear about Virginia, and we send our deepest condolences to you and your family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers.

Jim Nollinger

December 9, 2019

She was my 7th. grade teacher at St. Helena of the Cross, of all my teacher she was my favorite, she was also our neighbor her family live on next block behind us. I had a chance to reconnect w/ her in 2013, we had our 50th. Class reunion and I was able to call her, we had a great conversation. Good bye Ginger Kelly thank you for kindness, your smile, and your belief in me, God Bless R.I.P. Jim Nollinger

Nancy Verzano-Bonetti

December 9, 2019

Miss Kelly was one of my two favorite teachers. She was kind and generous, instilling in me the desire to learn. Thanks to her spending time with me after school I earned an A on my test of the Revolutionary War. The Revolutionary War has ever since been a part of our history I thoroughly enjoy and think about Miss Kelly when I read a new book about it. She was a lovely person even in my young eyes and I was sorry to see her leave St. Helena's after one year.
God's blessings to her and her family.

December 9, 2019

Wishing well of you and your family in this time of loss.

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Memorial Events
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Dec

10

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Dec

10

Prayer Service

11:00 a.m.

Kerry Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

Dec

10

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

Saint Alexander Church

IL

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7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463

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