Kathleen L. Bowman, age 92, a resident of Windsor Park Manor, Carol Stream IL, died peacefully January 6, 2012. She was born September 16, 1919 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to parents Edwin and Mary Storm.

She was preceded in death by Bill Bowman, her beloved husband of 64 years. She is survived by her two sons, Bruce R. (Kathy) Bowman of Eden Prairie, MN, and Ronald C. Bowman of Carol Stream, two granddaughters, Kristy (Eric) Winegarner and Kary (Jake) Dietzler, and two great-grandchildren, Kayla and Jacob Winegarner.

Kathy immigrated to the US as a young girl and grew up in Chicago. On a vacation with her mother to Estes Park, Colorado, she met a handsome Army Sergeant who was on leave, and a war-time romance between Bill and Kathy began. They were married in March, 1945 and after the War, eventually settled in Westchester, IL. Kathy became a mother with the arrival of Bruce and Ron, and the family spent many happy years in the same house.

Kathy was very involved with neighbors, school, church and community activities and had a wide circle of friends. She was a long-time member of Westchester Community Church. Kathy worked at AT&T for many years as a customer service representative where she continually won awards for high performance. She was very talented in arts and crafts, especially enjoying needlework, knitting, cooking, lapidary, gardening and nature during her whole life. She and Bill spent many wonderful years traveling in the US and abroad on cruises and tours and were always interested in history and learning new things.

Kathy was delighted upon becoming a grandmother and was always very enthusiastic, loving, and supportive to her two grand daughters. She and Bill came to all important events and family trips, taught the girls crafts and even organized family shows. When the two great grand children arrived, Kathy was in her glory.

Kathy and Bill moved to Windsor Park Manor in 2000 and enjoyed all of the activities, projects and friendships. They were well-loved by many. Kathy has touched many lives with her wonderful positive nature, compassion and warm smile. Her loving spirit will be missed by all.

A visitation will be held Saturday, January 14, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Monday, January 16, at 10:00 a.m. at Windsor Park Manor. Interment is private at Mt. Emblem Cemetery in Elmhurst.

Memorials may be directed to the Benevolent Fund at Windsor Park Manor, 124 Windsor Park Drive, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188.