South Cook News

Catherine M. “Nancy” Dowling (nee Sexton), 89, of Mokena, formerly Hickory Hills, was the beloved wife of Elroy J. Dowling for over 70 years and devoted mother of Kathleen Cappel, James Dowling, Michael Dowling, Paul Dowling, and Annamarie Dowling. She was the proud Nana of Michelle, Brian, Ashley, Patrick, and Megan, and adored great-grandmother of Becker, Brecken, Bodie, and Maggie. Nancy was the dear daughter of the late Michael and Catherine Sexton and adored sister of late Danny, James, and Patrick. She was also cherished by many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Thursday at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, with a Mass to follow. Interment will take place at Good Shepherd Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Colon Cancer Coalition are appreciated. Memories and condolences can be shared on Nancy's Tribute Wall on the Sheehy Funeral Home website. To honor Nancy, flowers can be sent to the family or a tree can be planted in her memory through the floral store.

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