Elsie E. Mowbray, 89 of Algonquin, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 23, 2016 following a lengthy illness.
She was born January 1, 1927 in Chicago, the daughter of Otto F. and Johana (Flock) Bauer. She was raised and educated in Chicago and on July 12, 1947 was united in marriage to Harold G. Mowbray. Elsie worked as a secretary most of her career in a welding supply company.
She is survived by her husband, Harold of Algonquin, her daughters, Ellen (Dan) Black of Algonquin and Cathy (Scott) Nerby of Lake In The Hills and her grandchildren, Erin, Kevin, Michael, Ryan, Megan, Kathleen, Mary, Laura, Colin and Jason, Shane and Kari, her great-grandchildren, Chloe, Jaden, Ashton, Kaylie, Hunter, Noah, Madison and Aiden.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 26th and the family will greet friends after 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois. For more information please call 847-515-8772 or online condolences can be directed to www.defiorejorgensen.com
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I was so saddened to hear of Elsie's passing. She was such a sweet and loving lady and I have certainly missed her smile at Eastgate Manor. I respect and admire the love and friendship she and Harold shared all these years. My husband and share the same wedding date of July 12th; only 39 years later. My hope is Elsie's family will remember all the fun and love she has brought into their lives. May these memories bring comfort during this difficult time. I will keep Harold and family in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings to all!