Erna E. Dowdell-West nee Bergner, 85, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 23, 2016.  She was the loving wife of the late Daniel Dowdell and the late Arthur West.  Beloved mother of the late Susan Dowdell.  Cherished grandmother of Ryan (Deborah) Loughren, Colleen (Daniel) Loughren Mancill.  Dearest Sister of Gilbert (Irene) Bergner, William (Juliet) Bergner, Mary Louise (the late Robert) Abrahamson.   Beloved Aunt of many.

Visitation Sunday, 4-8 PM, at Friedrichs Funeral Home, 320 W. Central Rd. (at Northwest Highway), Mt. Prospect.  Visitation continues Monday, 9:30 AM until Mass 10:30 AM at St. Raymond de Penafort Church, Elmhurst Rd. (Rt. 83) at Lincoln St., Mt. Prospect.  Interment All Saints.

In lieu of flowers donations to your favorite charity.