Linda Kay Bowers

Linda Kay Bowers, 64 of St.Anne, died Monday (July 3, 2023) at her home surrounded by family. Cremation rights will be done at Jensen Funeral Home, Kankakee, IL. Her family will hold a memorial for her at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family. Linda was retired. She was born August 2, 1958 in Kankakee, the daughter of Doyle and Marian Themer Whitaker. She is survived by her husband William Bret Bowers of St.Anne, whom she married November 3, 1989. She enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening and spending time with her family and animals. Surviving are four sons and two daughters in laws, Erick and Angela Jackson of Kankakee, Derek Jackson, Jason and Genoveva Bowers, and Addison Bowers all of St.Anne. One daughter and son in law Bethany and Matthew Ohrt of Grant Park. One brother and sister in law Michael and Laurel Whitaker of St. Anne. One Aunt Charlotte Alford of Arizona. Six Grandchildren Bascom Jackson, Alynn Jackson of Kankakee, Alyssa Ohrt, Hailey Ohrt, Otto Ohrt and John Ohrt of Grant Park. And several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother Duane Whitaker.