Sara J. Bowers's obituary , Passed away on November 26, 2025 in Ionia, Michigan

Sara J. Bowers

April 1, 1927 - November 26, 2025 (98 years old)

Ionia, Michigan

Sara J. Bowers's obituary , Passed away on November 26, 2025 in Ionia, Michigan

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Sara J. Bowers

April 1, 1927 - November 26, 2025 (98 years old)

Ionia, Michigan

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Sara J. Bowers Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Sara J. Bowers of Ionia, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Sara left this world on November 26, 2025 at the age of 98, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sara J. Bowers to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alfred F. Chipman and Erma M. Chipman (Hess); her son-in-law Thomas Leslie; and her husband Dale. She is survived by: her children, Danny Bowers (Kathy) of Goodhart and Teresa Leslie of Ionia; her grandchildren, Jayson Nemeth (Stephanie) of Ionia, Doug Bowers (Danyele) of Kent City, Carmen Jefferson of Lansing and Eli Sangillo of Ionia; her great grandchildren, Ashley Armbustmacher (Mitch) of DeWitt, Jaycob Nemeth (Natalie) of Allendale, Emily Vanwagoner (Connor) of Grandville, Maxwell Jefferson, Vance Jefferson of SanDiego, Lucas Schueneman of Kent City, Cody Bowers (Alexis) of Kent City, Kenzie Bowers of Kent City and Lexi Bowers of Kent City; and her great great grandchildren, Maziekeen Armbustmacher, Briya Armbustmacher and Roman Vanwagoner.

The family recommends those who wish to express their sympathy through a memorial donation consider a gift to West Michigan Hospice in Sara's name.

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Verdun Family Funeral Home and cremation services



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