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Official Obituary of

Donna L. Emelo Bowman

March 28, 1929 ~ February 23, 2020 (age 90) 90 Years Old

Donna Emelo Bowman Obituary

SALEM – Donna L. Emelo Bowman, age 90 died at 2:16 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home. She was born March 28, 1929 in Salem, daughter of the late Harry L. and Esther (Fiets) Brown.

Donna had worked in the dietary department of Salem Community Hospital and had also worked as a cook for Salem City Schools. She was a member of First Christian Church, owned and operated Emelo’s Bakery with her husband, John from 1958-1968.

Donna’s first husband, John Emelo preceded her in death in 1980 and her second husband, David Bowman preceded her in death in 1990.

Survivors include two sons, Daryal Emelo and Caryal Emelo, both of Salem; a sister, Marlene Berger of Salem and one grandchild.

Besides her parents and husbands, a daughter, Deborah Bowman also preceded her in death.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Stark Memorial with Rev. Leonard Moore officiating. Calling hours will be held from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Thursday= at the funeral home. Burial will be at Highland Memorial Park, Beloit.

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