John Edward Bowers Obituary
We are sad to announce that on April 12, 2026 we had to say goodbye to John Edward Bowers of Belvidere, Illinois. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Edward Bowers to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Bowers and Gladys Bowers; and his siblings, Harry Grimesey, Lloyd Grimesey, Darlene Goodson, Shirley Bechen, Larry Bowers and Donna Kuhlow.
He is survived by: his wife Jeri Bowers; his daughters, Jill Ward (Jim) and Julie VanderWaal; his grandchildren, Justin Ward (Taylor), Jenna Ward (James Koronka), Emily VanderWaal, Jaden Morse (Jaret), Nathan VanderWaal (Carli Batsel) and Jaren Ward; his great grandchildren, Jaxson, Jordan and Jett; and his sister Betty Jeidy.