Patricia A. Sowinski, nee Schneider, of Morton Grove, beloved wife of the late Edward; dear mother of Barbara (Mark) Martin, Judy (the late Scott) Verdich, Daniel (Pat) and the late Michael, Stephen and Edward Jr., loving grandmother of 12; cherished great grandmother of 11. Funeral service Tuesday Jan. 5th, 10 a.m. at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Monday 3 to 8 p.m. Member of 25 Year Club of Scott Foresman Co. In lieu of flowers, donations to American Cancer Society 225 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60601 appreciated.