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..

Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home (1535 State St, Quincy, IL 62301). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, April 24th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Church of St. Peter (2600 Maine St, Quincy, IL 62301).

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.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hansen-Spear Funeral Home