Louie Edmond Cowin Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Louie Edmond Cowin of Bushnell, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 22, 2026 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edmond Cowin and Marie Cowin (Burton); his wife Jaynes Marie Carey; his adoptive father Richard Illman; and his siblings, Terry Illman and Wanda Kitch.

He is survived by: his children, Kim Kaelber (Rick) of Vermont, Kevin Cowin (Jane) of Rushville and Kent Cowin (Barb) of Astoria, Illinois; his grandchildren, Macie Lutz (David), Brodie Cowin and Marshall Cowin (Tiffany); his stepgrandchildren, Shannon Adkins (Scott) and Travis Stambaugh (Lucia); his great grandchildren, Corbin Lutz, Nayvee Cowin, Makenna Abernathy, Emaleigh Abernathy, Collin Adkins, Foxx Adkins, Katelyn Stambaugh, Kiera Stambaugh and Levi Stambaugh; his great great grandchild Rubie Friday; and his sister Linda Wamsley (Rick) of Ft. Madison, Iowa.. He is also survived by several extended family members and dear friends.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Bushnell Fire Rescue Squad.