Lawrence W. Bowen
Lawrence W. Bowen, age 68, of Mendon, IL, died on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 6:00 a.m. in his home. He was born December 21, 1943, the son of Glenn O. and Margret (Bosse) Bowen.
Lawrence was employed for 20 years by Speedrack. He was then the owner and operator of Cakes N’ More in Mendon. His last years of employment were spent at Knapheide where he retired after 13 years.
He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Quincy. He served in the military in the US Army.
Lawrence was an avid chicken and goat farmer. He also enjoyed collecting many items but especially cookie jars. One of his greatest joys was time spent with his nieces and nephews. Lawrence was very grateful for and thought a lot of the 5th floor nurses at Blessing Hospital.
Survivors include two sisters, Mary Ohnemus of Mendon and Pam Donley and companion James Allen of Quincy; and sister-in-law, Karen Bowen of Basco, IL. nieces and nephews, John (Terri) Ohnemus of Loraine, IL, Brien (Dena) Ohnemus of Quincy, Lisa (Mark) Thompson of Ursa, IL, April (Marc) Sinnock, Shannon (Carol) Donley, Alexis Allen all of Quincy, Gordon (Cindy) Bowen of Keokuk, IA, and Tammy (Tim) Nelson of Basco, IL. Numerous great nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Fred Bowen and brother-in-law, LeRoy Ohnemus.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home with a parish prayer service at 6:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Blessing Foundation for Hospice or to the Blessing Cancer Center.
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My prayers and my love go out to Pamela and the family as you grieve the loss of Larry. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of all of your lives these past months from a distance. Please know that the prayers will continue for you all. May the memories that you have be sweet, and may they give you comfort in the days ahead.
Pam, My heartfelt condolences to you! You are truly an Angel here on earth for your loving care of Larry. May God wrap His loving arms around you and your family during this difficult time. ((((HUGS)))) dear FB friend. Jerri
Pam and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. We are thinking of you at this sad time.
Bobe, Laura & Lucas Lieurance
Pamela and family,
We are so saddened by your loss. Please know that we offer our most sincere condolences during this most difficult time. Realizing that Larry is no longer suffering & is now with our Lord & Savior is a comfort however still the emotional pain of losing him is very real. A great man with a great heart. He will be surely missed & never forgotten. Rest well now my dear friend. With love & prayers, the Bentley’s, Denise, Bruce & family
May you have the peace of heart knowing you beloved Larry is in the arms of our Lord. Prayers be with your family at this time.
Pam and Family, You are still in our hearts and prayers.. Larry’s journey is almost complete. I know goodbyes are hard.. But he has truly earned his rewards.. I saved Larry’s picture from last week/ with his hat and smile. Out where he could see his flowers in bloom.. I believe spring came early for Larry.. It made him so happy.. Love and prayers always.
Sincere condolences Pam and family.Larry no longer suffers nor feels pain.He is now in Gods loving arms in Heaven.God Bless you my friend and your family as you continue yet another leg of your journey.Love Pam to you and your family and many prayers for strength to you.Here is my hand dear friend..Like you have held mine for so very long,its is now my turn to offer you mine.Laura
Pamela and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. (((NMH)))
Cathy
I would like to send my deepest condolances to Pam, my facebook friend. You are an earth angel, and I am sure Larry is looking down at you smiling. My sympathies also to the rest of his family.He is pain free now, and peaceful xxx
Sorry for Larry’s loss. A friend is gone, but never forgotten. Hope knowing he is no longer suffering helps his family at this sad time.
Our sympathy and prayers are with Larry’s family. He will be sorely missed by so many. His contagious smile and joking along with his big heart is what made Larry so special Many years of friendship built with him at Speedrack, to him being the foster dad of our grandson’s baby chicks, he had a heart of gold. We are thankful he no longer suffers and we will be able to attend the services to say our final farewell here on earth. Sincerely, Lonnie & Dianna & family
My sympathy to the Bowen family, especially Mary and Pam with Larry’s death. It was a joy to have the Bowen family as neighbors near Mendon and Fowler. My prayers will be with you now and in the future. This has been a year with the deaths of those we love and shared many stories with.
Dearest Pam, When we are in the a state of such great sorrow it is hard to remeber our happy times. They will gradually return and you will rejoyce when they do. Take care of your self. I will keep you and the whole family in my PRAYERS. Love, Hugs and Prayers, Crystal