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Joseph McDowell Obituary
October 4, 1930 - May 16, 2025
Joseph Glen McDowell, 94, went to be with our Lord Friday, May 16, 2025 at John Knox Village Care Center, Lee's Summit, MO. He was born October 4, 1930 in Waukegan, IL to Margaret and Joseph G. McDowell, Sr. He worked for H. A. Friend & Company for 50 years, first as a pressman and then eventually as a salesman. Joe served in the Naval Reserve, stationed in Great Lakes, IL, for eleven years. He was always very active, running marathons (including Boston) and participating in adventure races, skiing, bowling, and golfing. He was an avid bicyclist, riding around Lake Michigan with two friends when he was 65, and riding from Winthrop Harbor, IL to St. Charles, MO with his two grandsons when he was 80. He also experienced parachuting, hang gliding, and rock climbing. Joe is survived by his daughter, LeAnne Christianson (Richard); by his four grandchildren, Shelley Rouse (Brandon), Jeffrey Christianson (Megan), Kristi McDowell (Mike VanCleve), and Michael Christianson; and by five great-grandchildren, Lily Christianson, Ian Christianson, Delaney VanCleve, Aubrey VanCleve, and Cooper VanCleve. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Barbara; his son, Thomas (Tammy); his brother, Robert (Catherine); his sister, Geraldine Pocklington (James); and his great-granddaughter, Sophi Christianson. Visitation will be Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road Zion, IL, with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. and burial at Mount Olivet Memorial Park, Zion, IL, after. If you were hoping to send flowers, the family ask that instead you donate in Joseph's name to the American Heart Association.
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Kristine
May 28, 2025
I do not know your loved one, but his active life seemed to keep in very young. He looks like someone anyone would want to hug. Beautiful smile! Sorry for your loss and so glad you were all blessed to have him around for so long.
American Heart Association
May 27, 2025
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Michael Nyrkkanen
May 24, 2025
Joe was a great friend for over 50 years. Joe was a great inspiration for all that knew him.
He was also my best man at my wedding. A true honorable guy
He will be missed
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