Susan Emily Bowlen Obituary
We announce the death of Susan Emily Bowlen of Bloomington, Indiana, who passed away on July 28, 2026, at the age of 26. Susan will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Susan Emily Bowlen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her mother Libra "Lee" Wagoner Bowlen; her grandparents, Susan J. Griffin, Dale E. Wagoner and Robert C. Bowlen; her uncle David Bowlen; and her great-aunt Becky Griffin Appelman.
She is survived by: her father Greg Bowlen; her grandmother Nancy Gorman Bowlen of Bloomington; her aunts and uncles, Robert Bowlen (Carole), Roger Bowlen (Beth) of Bloomington, Lisa Wagoner (David Schroeder) of Indianapolis, Justin Wagoner (Quynh) of Fountain Valley, CA, Katherine Griffin (Jon Bachmann) of Los Angeles, CA and Susie Griffin Tempest of Liberty, MO; her great-uncles and great-aunts, Lou Griffin of Erlanger, Kentucky, Lizzie Griffin of Tucson, Arizona, Bob Appelman of Bloomington, Bruce Wagoner (Carol) of Mendota Heights, Minnesota and Betty Butler (Dan) of Osprey, Florida; her cousins, Trent, Amanda, Joey, Thomas, Hazel, Mylan, Haily and Roman; and her pet Bean. She is also survived by extended family members; dear friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Windfall Dancers Studio (1101 N Dunn St, Bloomington, IN 47408).
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Emma's memory may be made to Windfall Dancers, Inc. (windfalldancers.org/friends-of-windfall) and to Middleway House (middlewayhouse.org/donate).
