Mary Bower Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Bower of Ottawa, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 3, 2024 at the age of 96. Mary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Jobst and Mary Jobst (Green); her husband William Bower; and her siblings, Sophia, Ralph and Don Jobst.
She is survived by: her children, Stephen Bower (Cindy), Laurie McConville (Paul), Julianne Van Saders (Chris) and Lisa Hansen (Ken); her grandchildren, Traci Bauer, Marissa Bower, Leah Johnson, Mark DeFore, Erin Kinkin, Drew McConville, Christopher, Madeline, Carolyn Van Saders, Kenneth, Matthew, Mary Kate and Jack Hansen; and her great grandchildren, Shailee, Brock, Callee, Lizzee Bauer, Colton, Grason, Maddyn Johnson, Jack, Oliver Kinkin, Carver, Sailer McConville and Oshean Rama.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
