Kevin Bowen

Kevin Todd Bowen, 53, of Waterloo, IL, born Sunday, January 14, 1973, in Belleville, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Memorial Hospital West in Belleville, IL.

Kevin worked as an Estimator for MPM Industries in Glen Carbon, IL and was a member of Carpenter’s Union Local 295. He was a graduate of Belleville Township High School East (1991) and Southwestern Illinois College (2003).

He was preceded in death by his:

• Nephew:
  • Ryan Bowen

Surviving are his:

• Parents:
  • William and Marilyn, nee Gray, Bowen of Smithton, IL
• Brother:
  • Michael (Karen) Bowen of Versailles, KY
• Sister:
  • Barbara Yorkovich of Smithton, IL
• Brother:
  • Jeffrey Bowen (Shannon) of Smithton, IL
• Long-time significant other:
  • Kendra McAndrews of Millstadt, IL
• Nieces and nephews:
  • Kristen (Thomas IV) Ritch
  • Drake (Angie) Decker
  • Brant Bowen
  • Brock Bowen
  • Brynn Bowen
• Great nieces and nephews:
  • Parker Hendrickson
  • Candler Ritch
  • Thomas “TG” Ritch V
  • Dawson Decker
• He will also be greatly missed by his lifelong friend Brian Dammrich

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation or Shriners Children’s-St. Louis

Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.

Services: Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Mark Burgdorf officiating.