John McDowell Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John McDowell of Stonefort, Illinois, born in Galatia, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 74, on January 16, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John McDowell or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John McDowell and Lucille McDowell (Cowan); his brother Willie McDowell; and his son-in-law Keith Cook. He is survived by: his wife Patricia L. Beavers; his children, Deannine Cook of Carrier Mills, Johnna Johnson (Jack) of Eldorado, Chad Mills (Renee), Robert Mills of Harco, Daniel Mills of Stonefort and Kimberly Mills of Carrier Mills; his grandchildren, Brittney Dirnberger (Mark), Josh Harner of Marion, Whittney Cook, Brandon Harner (Stacy) of Eldorado, Lexie Wheeler of Carrier Mills, Shawn Folwell of Carrier Mills, John Hunter Mathews, Izabella Mills and Landon Mathews; his great grandchildren, Dalton Harner of Marion and Nora Rose Wade; his nieces and nephews, Kevin McDowell of Herrin and Dana McDowell of Eldorado; and his pets, Pablo and Zuri.

Due to the pandemic, masks and social distancing will be required.