David R. Dowdle
David R. Dowdle, age 92, formerly of Forest Park, IL; beloved husband of Mary Ellen (nee Maren, formerly Gallagher); preceded in death by his late wife, Marion (nee McCarthy); proud father of Laura Dowdle (Peter Huebner), Mary Kane, late Rev. David P., Joan (John) Prescott, Mark (Michele), Daniel (Cathy), Patrick (Angela), Ruth (Scott) Deubel, Martin (Roseanna), Robert (late Bridget), Anne (Greg Paul) and Matthew (Alma); loving step-father to J. Patrick (Joey) Gallagher, Kevin (Kaylee) Gallagher, Brian (Sherry) Gallagher, Timothy Gallagher and Kathleen (Tim) Flannery; proud and loving grandfather of 40 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 21; brother of the late Henry (late Helen) and late John (late Rosemary) Dowdle; uncle and friend of many. David was a former employee of the US Postal Service and Henry Crown Corporation. He loved performing theater, singing, and crosswords, but above all else he loved his family and friends. Visitation Thursday, April 08 from 10am until time of Funeral Mass, 11am at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 S. Wolf Rd. in Western Springs. All guests must register to attend Mass at www.stjohnofthecross.org/funeral-mass-registration. Interment Private. The Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on the St. John of the Cross Facebook page and recorded for future viewing. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Interfaith Community Partners, PO Box 310, LaGrange, IL 60525. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500
Mr. Dowdle, may you rest in peace! I will never forget our trip in high school to the state championships in 1974! I enjoyed Your smile your laughter and your tremendous wit! There will come a day when we meet again and when we do remember, “too fourty”!! Lol!!
Eternally,
Tom “Ipps”
Uncle Dave. I will miss you we have been together for 74 years. Thanks for everything. Say hi to everyone. Enjoy the giant crossword God has made for. You. It will take an eternity to complete but I know you can do it
Love Jimmy
To Mark and all siblings, So sorry for your loss.
Oh Papa, I will miss your wit, laughter, smile. Hugs, singing. From the first day I met the Dowdle family you welcomed me and Aaron with open arms. I’ll always treasure the week you came to AZ and we traveled the state in a RV and the Family cruise. When you came to AZ for our wedding, I will treasure our dance together. You used to tease me and say. “Your my favorite ” and I would say oh Papa
I can hear you singing!
Please say hi to my Dad, hope you get to sit and have a beer!
Until we meet again xoxo
Dear Dowdle Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I am unable to attend the wake ot Funeral Mass since I will be recovering from surgery. However, I will have you all in prayer on Thursday. I can picture you mother with open arms to welcome your dad home with David at her side. May the joy and peace of their reunion be a comfort to you all.
peace, Fr. Bill Tkachuk, St. Francis Xavier, LA Grange
To my Dowdle cousins and the extended family of my Uncle Dave, we all understand the pain of loss but cherish the good memories. I will always remember his warm and genuine smile. I have nothing but positive memories filled with laughter and love.
Dearest Dowdle family, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Dowdle. Deepest sympathy to Mary Ellen and all his children and grandchildren. Always a smile on his face and a hug when we met. A good friend to the Preiwisch family and lots of laughs in ACT IV. He will be missed. Big hug to all.
Dear Dowdle cousins, we are so saddened by your Dad’s passing. He was always smiling whenever we got the opportunity to see him. What a legacy of love he created here through a life well lived.
A good man. Love is eternal and memories are forever. Peace.
Dear Joan, John and all the family, I am so sorry for your loss but what a long and spectacular life. So many memories that will give you strength and your faith, too, will support you during your time of grieving. Blessings to you all. Janine