Mary Margaret Bowman

January 10, 2024 at 7:11 p.m.


NORTH MANCHESTER – Mary Margaret Bowman, 78, Lebanon, formerly of North Manchester, died Jan. 9, 2024, at her home.
She was born at home in Servia on May 4, 1945, to Wilbur and Effie Coon Meyer. Mary was married to Jerry Benson and Jon Bowman.
Family and friends may call Saturday, Jan. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at Roann Cemetery, Roann.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Mary Bowman, memorial contributions may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962.
The family of Mary Bowman has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.

NORTH MANCHESTER – Mary Margaret Bowman, 78, Lebanon, formerly of North Manchester, died Jan. 9, 2024, at her home.
She was born at home in Servia on May 4, 1945, to Wilbur and Effie Coon Meyer. Mary was married to Jerry Benson and Jon Bowman.
Family and friends may call Saturday, Jan. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at Roann Cemetery, Roann.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Mary Bowman, memorial contributions may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962.
The family of Mary Bowman has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
Condolences may be emailed to mckeemortuary.com.

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