Stephen Eugene Cowger's Obituary
Decatur – Stephen Eugene Cowger, 62, of Blue Mound, passed away at 8:17 pm Monday, November 16, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Services to celebrate Stephen’s life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, November 21, 2009 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Casual attire would be appreciated. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the family. Inurnment will be at a later date. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Stephen was born August 30, 1947 in Decatur, the son of Earl C. and Amanda M. (Hibbs) Cowger.
Stephen loved the Cubs and Bears and watching Nascar. He was employed at ADM for 14 years of dedicated service. He also drove a truck for Blackland and Kraft Brothers.
He leaves behind his four brothers: Michel (Sandy) Cowger of Decatur, Clifford (Shirley) Cowger of Assumption, Lynn (Sharon) Cowger of Decatur, and Scott (Kim) Cowger of Decatur, four sisters: Shirley (Gene) Lunsford of Decatur, Ann Gulick of Decatur, Lynette Cowger of Decatur, and Monica Himmelrick of Decatur, many nieces and nephews, and many special friends.
He was reunited in Heaven with his parents, two nephews: Michael Cowger and Patrick Lunsford, one great niece, and two great nephews.
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