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1935 Gerald 2023

Gerald Bowden

August 1, 1935 — November 29, 2023

Gerald W. "Jerry" Bowden, age 88, U.S. Air Force Veteran. Beloved husband for 58 years to Karen, nee Schroeder. Loving father of Steven (Nicky), Dan (Danielle) and Brett Bowden. Cherished grandfather of Chase, Zak, Delany, McKenzie; Mason, Westin, Beau, Avarie; Aiden and Rylee. Jerry was a retired truck driver. He was also a retired custodian at Bannes Elementary School in Tinley Park, IL.

Visitation Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, IL 60477 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church are appreciated.

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

9:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Visitation Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, IL 60477 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment private.

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