Joan Elizabeth Dowler Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on April 13, 2024, at the age of 88, Joan Elizabeth Dowler of Quincy, Illinois, born in Carlinville, Illinois passed away. 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, Johanna Leritz and John Leritz; her husband Dr. Donald J. Dowler; her brother John Leritz; and her pet Joey.

She is survived by: her children, Gregory Dowler (Susan) of Tucson, Karen Edsel (Alexander) of Plano, Diana Strupp (Joel) of Denton, Michael Dowler (Rachel) of San Antonio, Timothy Dowler (Jennette) of Indianola and Kristin Dowler of Springfield, Illinois; her grandchildren, Paige Mares (David) of Chandler, Brandon Dowler of Tucson, Arizonia, Katrina Davis (Blake) of Sioux Falls, Audra Dowler, Alex, Philip, James (Paul Edsel), Anna Bleck (Trey) of Atlanta, Georgia, Andrew (Nicholas Flinn) and Sophia Spears of Springfield, Illinois; and her great grandchildren, Anthony, Philomena, Ambrose and Abraham Mares of Chandler, Arizona..

Memorial donations may be made to the St. Peter's Catholic Church or Quincy Humane Society. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com.