Leona G. Bowen
Tuesday, January 5, 1915
Date of Death:
Monday, July 9, 2012
Age:
97 years old
Tuesday, January 5, 1915
Date of Death:
Monday, July 9, 2012
Age:
97 years old
Tuesday, January 5, 1915
Date of Death:
Monday, July 9, 2012
Age:
97 years old
Leona G. Bowen
Leona G. Bowen passed away on July 9, 2012 at St. Isidore’s Health Center in Plainview, MN at the age of 97.
Leona Genevieve Hoelting was born January 5, 1915 to Conrad John and Margaret Hoelting of Lawrence, NE. She married Murrel K. Bowen on December 10, 1940 in Seattle, WA. After WWII, they moved to Harlan, IA and then in 1948 the family relocated to the Plainview area. She worked for many years at the Hillcrest Nursing Home.
In 1986, Leona moved to Central Towers in Rochester where she was a member of the Senior Center, the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing bridge, traveling with friends and family, and watching the Minnesota Twins.
She is survived by three sons: Arlen (Sue) Bowen, Dean Bowen, Glenn (Sharon) Bowen, and three daughters: Sharma (Allen) Holst, Jane Hennessy, and Marie (Rich) Badger, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, former husband, and nine siblings.
The funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at St. Joachim Catholic Church, 900 West Broadway, Plainview, MN, 55964. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the service. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, 500 11th Avenue NE, Rochester, MN, 55906.
Memorials are preferred to St. Isidore’s Health Care Center, 800 2nd Avenue NW, Plainview MN, 55964.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Leona G. Bowen has received the following condolences.
Our entire family is with grandma B in spirit, today, during her service and burial. In life, she was a strong, loyal, and very very sweet woman. We are finding comfort today that she is in heaven with a repaired body - and that her beautiful soul lives on in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Love Terrence, Marnie (Bowen), Owen, Isaac, and Juila Welch
97 years of graceful living thru worldwide and personal changes is an amazing feat. I am with you in spirit as you celebrate Leona's legacy.
Sorry about your Mother but I bet she is singing and dancing on the streets of Heaven!!
Hi Marie,
Long time no see. I want to send my condolences to you and the family. I now live in Prescott, AZ, been here 7 years. Take Care
Your Friend,
Earl
To all of Leona's family. We are so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Allen and Mary
Greetings to Leona's family. Sending our condolences to all of you, especially Sharma and Al, Glenn who we know best. Your mother was a sweet lady. I remember her as one of our auxiliary ladies, always there with a helping hand and a sharp bridge player. She played with our ladies group quite a few years. She is one of our pleasant Plainview memories.
Norma and Bud
So sad to hear about Aunt Leona's passing. May she rest in peace.
Sending prayers and condolences to the family.
I was saddened to hear of the death of your mother, Leona. I recall the friendship she and my mother, Verna Baum, shared during their years working in the kitchen at the Plainview Nursing Home and how the friendship continued after they retired. They shared fun times.
Enjoy the memories of your mother.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the families at this time of loss. God Bless.
To the family of Leona G. Bowen in the loss of your special loved one.
She will be missed by everyone and we are sure she was a lovely lady and had a heart of gold. Let the memories you shared live on forever.
We will be thinking of you and your extended families.
Your are all in our thoughts.
Jim and Carol Glander
Dear Leona Bowen family,
We wish to express our condolence of the lose of Leona. Rolly has many fond memories of Leona in the early years. We are thinking about you at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Rolly & Marian Hoelting,
Paul & Nancy Hoelting & family,
Kurt & Kelly Hoelting & family
Dear family of Leona Bowen,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom, grandmother and great grandmother. I am thinking of you as I reflect on what a great person Leona is. Please accept my condolences.
Leona was a very special person in my life. Every year for as far back as I can remember, until she was about 90, I would get a personally written letter on my birthday. If only I had the foresight to have kept all those letters and notes. I always enjoyed seeing and visiting with her over the many years that I knew her.
We hope to be in Plainview on Saturday to visit with you.
My thoughts are with all of you at this sad time.