Betty Jo Cowger Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Betty Jo Cowger of Mattoon, Illinois, who passed away on February 18, 2026 at the age of 83. 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, Roy and Mary L. Eaton (Gross); her husband Richard "Dick" Cowger; her daughters, Terri Cowger and Wendy Cowger; and her sisters, Phyllis Rourke and Sharon Canull.
She is survived by: her daughter Hope Ireland (Greg) of Highland, IL; her grandchildren, Michael Ireland (Yuko) of Fort Drum, NY and Erika Gonzalez (Michael) of Tuscola, IL; her great grandchildren, Rosie Ireland, Lucas, Alexis and Aubree Gonzales; and her former husband Butch Brzoska of Mattoon, IL..
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her honor may be given to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Cancer Society.
