Obituary
Marlene O. Sowa, nee Oliff, 70, beloved wife and best friend of Julian for 43 wonderful years; loving mother of Lisa (Jason) Schnaedter, Staci (Michael) Rabin and Joshua Sowa (Becky Goth); cherished grandma of Hailey and Asher Rabin; devoted daughter of the late Adelle and Hershel Oliff; dear sister of James (Margo) Oliff; treasured aunt, cousin and friend of many.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Smile Train (www.smiletrain.org), ASPCA (www.aspca.org) or the American Heart Association (www.heart.org). Chapel service Thursday 12:15 PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment Shalom Memorial Park. For the link to view the funeral service virtually and to leave condolences, www.shalom2.com or (847) 255-3520.