Shirley Mary Sowa

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Stanley (Stas) of 59 years, son-in-law Scott and sister Barbara.

She is survived by her daughters Carol, Linda (Barry), grandchildren Stephen (Jessica), Allison (Patrick) and Paul (Jaclyn), great grandchildren Benjamin, Grace, Natalie and Zachary, her sister Patricia and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley will be remembered most for her thoughtfulness, talent and passion in creating cards for birthdays, birth of a baby, Christmas, holidays, sympathy, friendship and more. Each card was an expression of love and uniquely designed for the person. These cards were her gift of kindness.

The cards are a reflection of Shirley’s devotion to family and friends. She wanted to spread joy and comfort and appreciated what is unique and special about each one of us. She truly cared about others.

She was always happy when someone she loved had a good time.

Shirley will be missed but her love and spirit will remain with us all.

In lieu of flowers the family asks memorial donations to be made in Shirley’s honor to the American Heart Association.

A visitation for Shirley will be held Thursday, August 14, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Malec & Sons Funeral Home, 6000 North Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646. A final visitation will also occur Friday, August 15, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:40 AM. Prayers will occur at 10:40 am. A committal service will immediately follow at St Adalbert Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums, 6800 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714.