Donald J. Bowman, 87, of Streator passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at O.S.F. St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.
  Funeral Services will be held at 6:00 PM Thursday, December 19th at Solon-Telford Funeral Home in Streator.  

  Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 PM Thursday, December 19th at Solon-Telford Funeral Home in Streator.       

  Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery at a later date.  Cremation rites will be accorded.
  Born March 3, 1937 in Streator, he was the son of Donald and Marie (Yurich) Bowman.   He married Carmen Emmons on February 10, 1962 in Streator.   She preceded him in death on April 10, 2014.

  He is survived by a daughter, Robin (Patrick) Turner of Streator; five grandchildren, Amanda (Rick) Arkels, Zackary (Katie) Turner, Jerimiah, Benjamin and Alexandrea Turner; fifteen great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen; his parents; a grandson, Rayden Turner and a sister, Jane Sims.

  Donald served in the United States Air Force from 1956-1959. After his service, he worked for Anthony Company as a machinist.  Later he worked at Commonwealth Edison in the Maintenance Department from 1977-1992.

  Donald was a member of the Sandy Ford Sportsman Club.  He was an avid fisherman that enjoyed traveling to fish.

  Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.