Irene J. Sowa

February 19, 1920 - August 2, 2016

IRENE J. SOWA Born: February 19, 1920 Died: August 2, 2016 Irene J. Sowa (nee Mrozek), age 96, formerly of Lockport, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Plainfield. Irene was born February 19, 1920 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of the late John and Catherine (nee Pendziszewski) Mrozek. An avid White Sox fan who also enjoyed many years of bowling at Strike and Spare Lanes in Lockport. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Louis T. Sowa (1975); her Granddaughter, Amy J. Mach-Meistad (1998); her Parents; Brothers, Walter, Stanley, Joseph, Alex and Casmir; Sisters,Francis,Helen,Charlotteand Marie. Survived by her Children, Carol (Mick) Boland of Minooka and James(Karen)Sowa of Liberty Hills, TX; Grandchildren, Jeffery Boland of Chicago, Kelly (Danny) Thompson of MinookaandKeriFickofLibertyHills,TX; her Great-Grandchildren; Trevor, Teagan and TylerThompson and Hayley,Hannah and Roy Fick;numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the near future. Arrangements entrusted to The Maple Funeral Home, Channahon.IRENE J. SOWA Born: February 19, 1920 Died: August 2, 2016 Irene J. Sowa (nee Mrozek), age 96, formerly of Lockport, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Plainfield. Irene was born February 19, 1920 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of the late John and Catherine (nee Pendziszewski) Mrozek. An avid White Sox fan who also enjoyed many years of bowling at Strike and Spare Lanes in Lockport. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Louis T. Sowa (1975); her Granddaughter, Amy J. Mach-Meistad (1998); her Parents; Brothers, Walter, Stanley, Joseph, Alex and Casmir; Sisters,Francis,Helen,Charlotte and Marie. Survived by her Children, Carol (Mick) BolandofMinookaand James(Karen)Sowa of Liberty Hills, TX; Grandchildren, Jeffery Boland of Chicago, Kelly (Danny) Thompson of Minooka and KeriFick ofLibertyHills,TX; her Great-Grandchildren; Trevor, Teagan and TylerThompsonand Hayley,Hannah and Roy Fick;numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the near future. Arrangements entrusted to The Maple Funeral Home, Channahon.