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Jason Bowers Obituary
Jason G. Bowers, 24, of Chicago, formerly of Belvidere, died Saturday, March 10, 2007 in his home following a tragic accident. Born Oct. 16, 1982 in Rutherfordton, NC, the son of John Harold and Kathleen, nee Elliott, Bowers. Jason was employed as a Financial Advisor for 1st America Bank of Elk Grove, IL. In his spare time, he enjoyed outdoor activities including rock climbing, snow boarding, whitewater rafting and jet skiing. Jason is a graduate of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, with a B.A. in Business Administration. He is survived by his mother, Kathleen (Jim Bowers) Bowers; three brothers, Joe Zobal, Robert Zobal and John Bowers, all of Belvidere; a sister, Deborah (Martin) Bowers of Rockford; 10 nieces and nephews; two grandmothers, Elizabeth Neumier and Barbara Byers; many aunts, uncles and cousins, especially Tim Bowers. Jason was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Greg Zobal; an uncle, Tim Bowers; paternal grandfather, Raymond Bowers; and maternal grandfathers, Jim Elliott and Everett Nelson. Funeral Service 11 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2007 in Buck-Wheeler-Hyland Funeral Home, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, The Rev. Dr. Robert Kopp, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial in Highland Garden of Memories. Visitation 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2007 in the funeral home. Memorials to the family in his name. To express condolences online please visit www.buckwheelerhyland.com
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JOANNE ORSI
March 16, 2007
TO THE BOWERS FAMILY:I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I WORKED WITH JASON AT THE BARTLETT BRANCH FOR A FEW MONTHS, I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT HE WAS A VERY HELPFUL YOUNG GENTLEMAN ,WHENEVER I HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER I WOULD ASK HIM TO HELP AND HE NEVER MADE ME FEEL BAD FOR ASKING. I'M SURE YOU KNEW WHAT A GOOD SON YOU HAD BUT I THOUGHT YOU SHOULD KNOW THAT FROM SOMEONE ELSE. ALL OF YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. WITH MY SYMPATHY& CONDOLENCES. JOANNE ORSI
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