In loving memory of Janet Babowice (Melrose Park, Illinois), who departed this world on March 31, 2025 at the age of 91. Janet leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She is survived by: her cousin Carm Albachario; her spouse Melrose Park (John G. Babowice); her children, Cathy Szeghy (Rick), Jim Babowice (Hope), John Babowice (Laurie) and Janice Jacklich (Don); her grandchildren, Matt (Elise), Melissa (Dustin), James (Meghan), Zoƫ (Shannon), Michael (Kiki), John Franklin (Tracee), Elizabeth Jack (Nathan), Annie (Brad), Tim and Colleen; her great grandchildren, Connor, Emma, Anthony, Ava and Otto; her sister Lori Buonaro; her niece Diana (Beckham); and her nephew Eddie (Ruth). She is also survived by children, her dear cousins, and many, many dear friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 7th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (1101 23rd Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160). A Mass will be held on Monday, April 7th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 1101 23rd Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160, (please indicate in memory of Janet Babowice) or the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary United States Region, Support the Retired Sisters, Office of Development, P.O. Box 508, Wheaton, IL 60187, (please indicate in memory of Janet Babowice) and online at http://ibvm.us.