Jordy Ray Bowers

Jordy Ray Bowers, 1 year and 10 months old, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, June 22, 2022. He was born August 20, 2020 the son of Nicholas and Stephanie (Burton) Bowers at St. Mary’s Hospital, Kankakee. Jordy was brave and a risk taker. Always happy, sweet, loving, and good spirited. He would go crazy for his shows, Garfield and Cocomelon and of course his favorite snack, cheese puffs. He loved cars, motorcycles, and trucks…especially his dada’s. He was known to steal a sip of your drink and would always “cheers” you. Jordy enjoyed “yeeting” everything within reach, playing ball, dancing, bath time, and being outside. He adored going “night night”, beating his family up the stairs with his baba and blankey to take his naps. Most of all he loved and looked up to his brothers. He is survived by his adoring parents, who miss him dearly, Nicholas and Stephanie Bowers of Bourbonnais; three loving brothers, Brayden Alejos, Clayton Bowers, and Felix (Munka) Alejos; paternal grandmother, Cindy Bowers of Buckingham; maternal grandparents, Kelly and Buba Johnson of Manteno, Duane and Julie Hill of Manteno; aunts and uncles, Heather Keeton of Watseka, Ray and Sami Burton of Bourbonnais, Samantha Bowers of Buckingham, Morgan and Robert Schmalz of Naperville, and Michelle Hill of Kankakee; honorary uncle and aunts, Jeremy Rutan of Buckingham, Ashley Alejos of Kankakee, and Lindsay Hill of Bradley; paternal great grandmother, Barbara Clutz of Buckingham; maternal great grandmother, Connie Rosenbrock of Grant Park; godparents, Jessica Hafner and Randy Cast; cousins, Reece, Blake, Carson, Anthony, Dominic, Lyla, Luca, Amari, Charlotte, and Sylas; and his three best friends, Drake, Paizlee, and Donovan; as well as several great aunts and great uncles. Welcoming him with heavenly arms are his grandfathers, Jerry Bowers and Raymond “ReyRey” Burton; great grandparents, Paul Clutz, Jerry Harrawood, Glenda Harrawood, and Bruce Rosenbrock; great aunts, Shelly Harrawood and Becky Rutan; great uncle, Louis Bowers Sr; and cousin, Dawn Clutz. Visitation will be held Monday, June 27, 2022 at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee from 3pm until 7pm. The funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 11am with visitation prior to the service starting at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at Limestone Township Cemetery. In honor of Jordy’s bright personality the family asks that you wear something that reminds you of him, if it be Green Bay Packers, Harley Davidson, something colorful, or car/trucks related. A celebration of Jordy’s life will be held following the burial at Nick and Stephanie’s house. Please bring a dish to share and anything you would like to drink to help celebrate a shining life lost too soon. He is so loved and will be missed everyday. Cheers for Jordy! In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.