Linda Marie Sowa's Obituary
Mrs. Linda M. (Borgeson) Sowa, age 70, passed away Thursday evening, July 15, 2010, following a year and a half long battle with lymphoma cancer. Linda was born November 5, 1939 in Muskegon to David and Marie (Perry) Borgeson. She had retired earlier this year from Mercy Hospital after a 40 year career as a Ward Secretary. On October 10, 1959 Linda married James Allen Sowa in Muskegon, and he survives her. She loved spending time with her family, traveling, shopping, summers at Twin Lake, the lucky days at the casino, and especially her grandchildren. Linda also loved her Mercy Hospital work family (adopted “daughters” Kelly, Tina, Dee and Joni) and all her life long friends. She was very active as a member of the Muskegon Catholic Central Class of 1958 reunion committee. Linda was also a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and the Viking Linne’ Lodge #57. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jim; 3 children, Lorie (Brad) Hilt of N. Muskegon, Jimmy Sowa of Muskegon and Scott (Lisa) Sowa of Okemos, MI; 5 grandchildren, Brandon and Eric Hilt, Amanda Sowa, Olivia and Lucas Sowa; 2 brothers, David (Charlene) Borgeson, and Joseph (Sandie) Borgeson; her beloved pet, “Baby”; life long friends, Dave and Darlene Martin and Ron and Carol Rake; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Linda was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Carol Lorenz. THE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be 10 AM Saturday, July 24, 2010 at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church (2929 McCracken Ave.) with Rev. Father Julian Reginato as priest celebrant. VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service (9-10 AM). In lieu of flowers, MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to Muskegon Catholic Education on behalf of Muskegon Catholic Central Class of 1958. Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. 231-759-8565. A SPECIAL THANK YOU to all the Doctors and Staff at Mercy Hospital, Johnson Cancer Center and Mercy VNS & Hospice Services.
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