Mary was born February 12, 1922 in Groveland, IL the daughter of John & Mary (McGuigan) Osborne. She married Vernon Cowan in Davenport, Iowa, in 1939. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1963. She later married George Ponzel on May 8, 1973 in Peoria, IL.
She is survived by her husband of forty years; her children, Bobby (Joyce) Cowan of Indiana, Larry (Wanda) Cowan of Peoria, Doris (Ron) Walker of Tremont, Jimmy (Carol) Cowan of Atlanta, GA, Neta Griggs of Peoria, and David (Lori) Cowan of Bartonville; two sisters, Ann Miller of Pekin, and Virginia Leabo of Stockton., CA; twenty-two grandchildren, forty-four Great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and seven sisters.
The family would like to thank the entire staff of the Richard L. Owens OSF Hospice Home for their great care.
Funeral Service will be Private.
Entombment will be in Parkview's Chapel of Peace.
Memorials may be made to the Richard L. Owens OSF Hospice Home.
To view Mary's memorial website and leave a condolence please go to www.davison-fulton.com.
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