Sylvia M. Sowa

SYLVIA M. SOWA of Crown Point formerly of East Chicago passed away Thursday January 29 2009.Survived by her husband of 56 years Joseph six children: Regina (William) Skopelja of Crown Point David Sowa of Colorado Diane (Milton) Strickhorn of Lake Village Gloria (Kippy) Burditt of Crown Point Dana (Martin) Arce of Crown Point Grace (Ricardo) Escobedo of Crown Point 17 grandchildren: William and Brandon Skopelja Sean Sowa James Lach Lisa and Madelyn Strohl Carlos (Danielle) Aburto William (Chrissy) Aburto Nadia (Joe) Schutzke Patricia and Kippy Burditt Joseph Justin and Austin Arce Rachel Anthony and Ricardo Escobedo five great grandchildren two brothers: Andrew (Angela) Sylwestrowicz of Merrillville Robert Sylwestrowicz of East Chicago sister Geraldine (Joseph Nauracy) of East Chicago. Preceded in death by daughter Linda parents Andrew and Victoria Sylwestrowicz.Sylvia was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church Merrillville. She was a graduate of East Chicago Roosevelt High School.Friends may call at Pruzin &amp Little Funeral Service 811 East Franciscan Drive (on State Road 55 south of State Road 231) Crown Point 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday February 1 2009. Funeral service will be Monday February 2 2009 at 9:30 a.m. from Pruzin &amp Little Chapel and 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church 8303 Taft St. Merrillville with Rev. Joseph Vamos officiating. At rest Holy Cross Cemetery Calumet City Illinois. She will be remembered as a wonderful loving and caring wife mother and busha.Please click the following link to view Slyvias Tribute video.

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