Obituaries

Michael Bowers, a sales representative for E H Lynn Industries in Romeoville IL, died Aug 6, 2006, at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria IL. He was 43. Bowers is survived by his wife, Julie; three daughters, Katelynn, Lauren, and Elyse; his parents, Thomas and Ann Bowers; and one sister, Catherine Bowers. Memorials may be directed to the family, Epworth United Methodist Church, or the Grand Ridge Volunteer Fire Department c/o Mueller Funeral Home, 800 First St, Ottawa IL 61350; phone 815-434-4433.