Sophie Mary (Groszek) Owen, 87, of Harrisburg, IL passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN. Sophie was born on December 6, 1938 to Stanley & Angie Groszek. Sophie married Karol Rozycki, then remarried J.L. Johnson, and then married Charles Owen – all of whom preceded her in death.
Sophie had a heart of gold, and she enjoyed helping people.
Sophie is survived by her daughter Helen (Mike) Kobs of Merrionette Park, IL; her son Steven Rozycki of Chicago, IL; her grandson Kevin Kobs of Merrionette Park, IL; her niece Kathy (Hugo) Laube of Morocco, IN; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Stanley & Angie Groszek, her 1st husband Karol Rozycki, her 2nd husband J.L. Johnson, her 3rd husband Charles Owen, her son Michael Rozycki, her grandson Michael Kobs Jr., and her sister Joan Farenella.
No formal services for Sophie Mary (Groszek) Owen will be held at this time. Gholson Funeral Home in McLeansboro, IL is assisting her family with arrangements.
