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PASSAGES Carl Ross Mowery
2020-06-05
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Carl Ross Mowery, J.D.—a resident of Chicago's Lake View neighborhood who was born in Fairbury, Illinois—passed away peacefully May 30. He was 64.
After graduating from Illinois Wesleyan University and John Marshall Law School, Carl went on to specialize in compensation, benefits and human resources. He was most recently managing director and leader of the Chicago Human Capital Services practice at Grant Thornton LLP.
He was the beloved father of Ashley Lynne Mowery and Jacob Ross Mowery; and dear friend and former spouse of Sherry Keller.
Also, he was the son of the late Milton Leroy Mowery and Ethel Norine Mowery ( nee Chaudoin ); and brother of Ivan and the late Herbert ( "Herbie" ), Mary, and Duane ( "Dewey" ).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the United Way ( liveunitedchicago.org ) or Lakeview Food Pantry ( www.lakeviewpantry.org ).
There will be a celebration of life at a later date.
Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, 773-281-5058 or Cremation-Society.com . |
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