Frances Marie Bowen

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Frances Marie Bowen, 84, of Springfield, formerly of Jefferson City, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015, at the Maple Wood Alzheimer Center in Springfield, MO. She was born May 16, 1930, in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late Michael and Lydia Ann (Hollicker) Antweiler. She was a 1948 graduate of St. Peter High School. Frances was united in marriage on June 30, 1949, in Jefferson City to Arthur Bowen who preceded her in death on November 17, 2003. In 1949, Frances worked as a secretary for the Missouri Department of Health. After her marriage, she spent the rest of her life as a homemaker. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. Survivors include: two children, Don (Debbie) Bowen, Battlefield, MO; Leasa (Bob) Conner, Olathe, KS; four grandchildren, Chris Bowen, Lori Naylor, Lily Conner, Shaun Conner; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Virginia Antweiler. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother, Michael Antweiler. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. Wednesday at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with the Rev. John J. Schmitz officiating. Entombment will be in Resurrection Mausoleum. Memorials are suggested to the Jefferson City Animal Shelter, 2308 Hyde Park Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.

 

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  1. Frances was one of the nicest person I have ever met. It was a privilege to know her. she will be deeply missed. Her son was amazing in tending to her needs May God Be with all the family during this time of grief and loss.

  2. Don and Debbie,

    You have been so heavy on my heart today. Thank you Debbie for sharing this. The tribute was lovely and the pictures made me realize that by the time we reconnected, a whole lifetime had gone by. We were not only talking about our children but also our grandchildren!

    You will be in my prayers as always. God loves you and so do I.

    Alana

  3. Don and Debbie,

    You have been so heavy on my heart today. Thank you Debbie for sharing this. The tribute was lovely and the pictures made me realize that by the time we reconnected, a whole lifetime had gone by. We were not only talking about our children but also our grandchildren!

    You will be in my prayers as always. God loves you and so do I.

    Alana

  4. So sorry for your loss.Such a beautiful lady, always had a great smile and so happy see us and visit the best we could at Maple Wood. I just talked to her last Thursday and she had that nice smile and said she was doing well and still here, made me think she knew what was next!!! It was our privilege to get to know her while she was at Maple Wood. Love and prayers Ray & Dot

  5. Condolences to the Bowen family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says Jehovah God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” May God bring you comfort and peace.


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