Rockford, Illinois
1942 - 2017 (Age 75)
Joel Barry Cowen 1942—2017Joel Barry Cowen, 75, of Rockford, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, after a year and a half battle with cancer. Born May 17, 1942, in Peekskill, NY, son of Irving and Lilyan (Everett) Cowen. He graduated with a B.A. in Education,...
Read MoreJoel is missed for the outstandin work he did for the Rockford and surrounding communities. He was my best friend and I sorely miss him.
Joseph Orthoefer
March 02, 2018 | Rockford, IL | Friend
So sorry about the loss of Joel. Loving support and prayers can help the family to cope. May God be with his family for comfort and peace.
R D
February 22, 2018
Joel was my boss and frequent rescuer at CHPNI in about 1980. He ran a tight ship, which he occasionally loosened to accommodate my eccentricities. Funny, kind, brilliant, jolly, and with a laugh I'll always remember.
ALYSON BROMAN CONN
February 09, 2018 | PECATONICA, IL
The not-for-profit community owes a debt of gratitude to Joel for sharing his expertise with us.
Geneva Anderson
February 04, 2018 | Rockford, IL
Joel was always willing to share his expertise and knowledge. He had a vision of a better world.
Char Hearn
February 03, 2018
Joel was one of the finest persons I have known. I first met him when he worked in the Trust building in the seventies.
While I came to know his son Andy better through the years, and his mother, I often asked about Joel's family.
Joel will always be part of my better memories.
Mike Peters
February 03, 2018
