Michael Stephen McGowan Sr., age 77, of LaGrange Park, WWII Navy Veteran, beloved husband of the late Kathleen M. McGowan, nee Lavin; fond father of Mary Jo McGowan, Sharon (Paul) Sengstock, Michael McGowan Jr. and the late Paul McGowan; dear grandfather of Joshua Sengstock, Joslyn Sengstock and Chandler Sengstock; brother of Theresa (Fabian) Koronkowski, the late John McGowan, James McGowan and Richard McGowan; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, March 29, 2004, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Tuesday, March 30, 2004, 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st St., Brookfield. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 a.m. to St. Francis Xavier Church, LaGrange. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Rita of Cascia High School, 7740 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60620 appreciated. Info, 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com/
