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Denver McCowan 81, of Woodstock, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born in Clintwood, Va. on October 13, 1942. He married Judy (Barry) Ehrke on October 2, 1998.
He was a member at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Woodstock .He worked at the Surgi Path in Richmond, IL a forklift driver for many years. He enjoyed gardening at his home in and loved to watch old Western movies. Mostly he enjoyed his grandchildren and family and his beloved dog Gypsy. He was loved and will be missed.
He is survived by his wife Judy of Woodstock; his children Jeff (Linda) McCowan, Daniel (Peg) McCowan; daughters, Nichole (Aaron) Hensgen, Tammy (Justin) Zelinski; step children, Robert (Nancy) Ehrke, Lea Ehrke, Dawn Ehrke; brothers Palmer McCowan, Donald McCowan; sisters Phyliss Gilbert, Rosalie (Farris) Fleming; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ferd and Icy (Bremham) McCowen; brothers, Wayne McCowan, and Edgar McCowan and a step son Dean Ehrke.
A memorial gathering will be held at St Johns Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 1:00 pm until the memorial service at 2:30 pm. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church 401 St. Johns Rd. Woodstock, Ill. 60098.
For information contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin, & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-
338-1710 or visit www.slmcfh.com