Opal June Bowen

Opal June Bowen, 72, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 10:45 A.M. at her home in Herrin. Opal was born June 6, 1936 in Herrin the daughter of Albert & Dorothy (Reams) Caraker. She was a member of West Monroe Apostolic Church in Herrin and she had worked at various restaurants as a waitress and cook. Opal is survived by: Friend Basil Bowen of Herrin Daughter Cheryl & John DeNosky of Royalton Daughter June & Ray Humphrey of Ocala, Florida Daughter Marilyn & Aaron Richardson of Colp Son Martin & Christy Bowen of Carterville Son Albert & Marita Bowen of Herrin Daughter Tracie & Brendon Gibson of St. Louis Daughter Stephanie Bowen of Johnston City Son Stephen & Amanda Bowen of West Frankfort Fifteen Grandchildren Five Great Grandchildren Two Brothers; John Caraker of Sparta Thomas & Linda Caraker of Herrin Aunt Jessie Pearce of Herrin Several nieces and nephews Preceded by Parents and infant Son Martin Bowen Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 23, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Terry Griffith officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Carterville. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home. For those who prefer memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home, 201 S. 13th Street, Herrin, IL 62948.