Allen McCowan Obituary

McCowan, Dr. Allen C. Age 81, of Lockport, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by family. Allen was born in Joliet and was a lifelong area resident. Starting at Brown's one room school in Elwood, Allen continued his education attending Joliet Central High School, Joliet Junior College, Northern Illinois University and earned his Doctorate of Administration Degree from University of Illinois. He was a former Administrator in Waterman, IL, Lockport, IL, Edwardsville, IL and Woodridge, IL, currently supervising student teachers through Eastern Illinois University. He was a United States Army Veteran, an avid golfer and tennis player, gardener and dancer, a huge University of Illinois sports fan, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends, of whom he cherished. Preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Shogren; his parents, Howard and Alice (Noel) McCowan. Survived by his loving and devoted wife, Nancy (Boza); his children, Richard (Roberta) McCowan, Cathy (Oliver) Brandt, Don (Kathy) McCowan, Amy (Mike) Steffgen and Andrew (Andrea) Fry; nine grandchildren, Melissa (Kyle) Fraiser, Kevin and Keith McCowan, Jessica, Jordan and Tyler Shogren and Carter, Isabella and Camryn Steffgen; son-in-law, Steve Shogren and a brother, Charles (Diane) McCowan. Several nieces and nephews also survive. PLEASE OMIT FLOWERS. Because of the various charities that Allen loved, in lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated so that they may contribute to those charities. Per Allen's wishes, cremation rites will be respectfully addressed. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 10:00 a.m in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel, 1105 E. 9th St. (159th St.), Lockport with Larry Busch officiating. Visitation Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Family and friends can sign the online guest book or to attain directions at: www.oneilfuneralhome.com.