Leona G. Bowen passed away on July 9, 2012 at St. Isidore's Health Center in Plainview, MN at the age of 97.

Leona Genevieve Hoelting was born January 5, 1915 to Conrad John and Margaret Hoelting of Lawrence, NE. She married Murrel K. Bowen on December 10, 1940 in Seattle, WA. After WWII, they moved to Harlan, IA and then in 1948 the family relocated to the Plainview area. She worked for many years at the Hillcrest Nursing Home.

In 1986, Leona moved to Central Towers in Rochester where she was a member of the Senior Center, the American Legion Auxiliary and the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed playing bridge, traveling with friends and family, and watching the Minnesota Twins.

She is survived by three sons: Arlen (Sue) Bowen, Dean Bowen, Glenn (Sharon) Bowen, and three daughters: Sharma (Allen) Holst, Jane Hennessy, and Marie (Rich) Badger, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, former husband, and nine siblings.

The funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at St. Joachim Catholic Church, 900 West Broadway, Plainview, MN, 55964. Visitation will be at the church one hour before the service. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, 500 11 ^th Avenue NE, Rochester, MN, 55906.

Memorials are preferred to St. Isidore's Health Care Center, 800 2nd Avenue NW, Plainview MN, 55964.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com .