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Joshua Bowler Obituary

Bowler, Joshua Thomas Of Glen Ellyn, IL, passed peacefully from this earth in the early hours of Sunday, July 28th, 2019, at age 44. Josh attended Glenbard West High School and the University of Illinois. He was loved by many far and wide. Cubs games and pretty ladies were his pastimes, and he was well known for orchestrating party buses and filling other people's social calendars. To properly celebrate Josh's life, a memorial will be held at the Bowler house, 593 Phillips Ave. in Glen Ellyn on Saturday, August 3rd, 2019, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Although Josh might have wanted to see us in our Rat Pack finest, we have opted to be more casual - please wear your finest Cubbie attire. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following organizations: The March of Dimes, The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, or The Spinal Cord Injury Association of Illinois. Josh leaves behind his two brothers, his sister, his mother and father, and in his own words, "This sucks."

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 2, 2019.

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Renee Ripp

January 11, 2023

I am devastated to hear the news of Josh´s passing. He just came to my mind out of the blue, today is January 11 2023. I had no idea he had passed. I was working with Josh at Kendall´s the night of his accident. I was supposed to meet him at the party, and I did see him there briefly and then I left. I found out the next day what had happened. Josh was so much fun to work with, he was the kind of guy you wanted to hang out with. Josh, I will always remember you as being someone I wanted to be around, work with and hang with. You were a true gem. My thoughts are with his family and I will always remember him with positive memories.

Connie Pierce-Howell

November 17, 2019

Tom and Trudy
I just learned of Joshs passing,my heart goes out to all of you.

Bernadine McCarthy

September 20, 2019

Tom & Trudy, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers & thoughts are with you and your family. God bless you.

Ken Janacek

August 7, 2019

Josh was my son's friend. and then he became my friend after the accident. He was clever, inquisitive, intuitive, and just plain funny. Above all, he brought us all together: old acquaintances and friends, and new friends. We all were drawn to this gregarious center of everything - even in his immobile state. Although I miss him, I am comforted (and honored) knowing that he was my friend.

Godspeed Josh.

Janet and Paul Williams

August 3, 2019

Josh was a true hero. His attitude and his fighting spirit will be long remembered, as will his quirky sense of humor. God bless Josh and the entire Bowler family.

Andee Valeri

August 3, 2019

Josh was like a big brother to me when I was growing up... Rest In Peace ❤
Go Cubbies!

August 2, 2019

Josh Bowler, The Best There Ever Was.

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