Michael “Boomer” Stephen McGowan Jr., age 53, of La Grange Park, formerly of North Riverside. Beloved son of the late Michael Stephen McGowan, Sr. and the late Kathleen M. McGowan, nee Lavin: fond brother of Mary Jo (Kim Skrundz) McGowan, Sharon Sengstock, and the late Paul McGowan: dear uncle of Joshua (Charlene) Sengstock, Joslyn Sengstock and Chandler Sengstock; cousin of many; friend to many especially all of his Special Olympic team mates.
Services Private.
Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL.
Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.
Memorials appreciated to Special Olympics Illinois, 605 East Willow Street, Normal, IL 61761
Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
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Want to extend my condolences to the family and friends for the loss of a great person. I met Mikey 20 years a go working for Team Services and we always have a great relationship. He was always funny and a great guy to chat.
Rest in heaven Mikey
MJ & Kim,
I will always remember Mikey’s generous smile, open, heart, and his genuine care & concern for others, even through his own difficulties!
Mikey’s exuberance at catching the garter at our wedding makes me smile to this day and his bright light shines on in the many lives he’s touched!!
Your love and devotion to Mikey has been admirable and incredibly inspiring! We are deeply sorry for your loss and stand with you in your grief.
I AM SO SORRY ABOUT MIKE PASSING AWAY HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE THRU SPECIAL OLYMPICS
I’m so sorry for your lost. I’m a friend of Michael, in special Olympics, we did basketball, softball bocce.He will be missed. Prayers are with your Families.
To all our Special Olympic teammates & friends that knew:
Michael “Boomer” Stephen McGowan Jr.
It hardens our hearts that he passed away this past weekend.
Michael “Boomer” Stephen McGowan Jr.
Hi, Mary Jo & Sharon
I am so sorry for your loss of your Brother Michael he will be miss a lot.
My name is Cindy zajecka I was a friend of boomer’s we played softball and baseball in special Olympics
Mary Jo, Sharon and McGowan family,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Mikey. Fond memories of him playing around the neighborhood, annual block parties and Mikey always asking how family members were doing. His happy go lucky attitude and smile will be remembered.
So sorry for your loss I remember mike we used to work together at jewel rip mike you will be missed