Margaret M. Sobczak, nee Ryan, 94 of Chicago, passed away Jan. 1, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Chester; dear mother of Patricia (Edward) Dowling and Susan Griffin; loving grandmother of Timothy Griffin, Ryan Dowling, Matthew Dowling and the late Kevin Griffin; fond sister of the late John, James, Marie, Stephen, Catherine, Frank, Donald and Barbara. 20 year volunteer at the Park Ridge Public Library.

Visitation Friday 3 to 8 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge.

Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.

Memorials to Mary, Seat of Wisdom Endowment Fund, 920 Granville Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068 preferred. Info: 847-823-5122 and Online Guestbook www.nelsonfunerals.com