Mary Ellen Dowdle Obituary
The passing of Mary Ellen Dowdle in Downers Grove, Illinois, born in Vincennes, Indiana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 21, 2024 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mary Ellen Dowdle to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Christopher Maren and Anne Maren; her former husband James Gallagher; her husband David R Dowdle; her stepson Rev. David P. Dowdle; and her siblings, Elizabeth Ann Smith, Thomas Maren and Katherine Leninger.
She is survived by: her children, J. Patrick Gallagher (Joey), Kevin Gallagher (Kaylee), Brian Gallagher (Sheri), Timothy Gallagher (Kate O'Malley) and Kathleen Flannery (Tim); and her stepchildren, Laura Dowdle (Peter Huebner), Mary Kane, Joan Prescott (John), Mark Dowdle (Michele), Daniel Dowdle (Cathy), Patrick Dowdle (Angela), Ruth Deubel (Scott), Martin Dowdle (Roseanna), Robert Dowdle (late Bridget), Anne Dowdle (Greg Paul) and Matthew Dowdle (Alma).
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts be made in Mary Ellen's honor to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago – Senior Care https://www.catholiccharities.net.
