Madison Messenger - March 5th, 2023

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Shelia Ruth (Stiefel) Bowman was a
caring wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother,
sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly to be
with the Lord on February 16, 2023 at the age of
85.
She was born in Bucyrus, OH on March 28, 1937.
After graduating from Bucyrus High School, she
went on to become an x-ray technician at The Ohio
State University Hospital. She met her husband, Edgar M. Bowman Jr.
there while x-raying his broken leg. They married on February 2, 1958 and
were married 55 years before he preceded her in death.
Shelia loved to travel and has been all across Europe, Russia, Latin
American, Australia, New Zealand, and the Caribbean. She also enjoyed
painting, knitting, reading, singing in the church choir, playing cards and
in retirement also learned to enjoy and win at bingo.
Shelia is survived by her children, Lynne Valentine (Harry); Michael
Bowman (Jan); Phillip Bowman (Tammy); and her grandchildren, Zachary
Bowman (Whitney), and Jack Bowman (Jordan). She is also survived by
four of her siblings, Jacqueline (Wilbur) Hugli, Richard (Lynda) Stiefel,
Carolyn (Ken) Ambrozy, and Thomas (Cherie) Stiefel. Besides being
preceded in death by her husband, she was also preceded by her son,
David Bowman, and siblings, Nancy Malone, Robert Stiefel, John Stiefel,
James Stiefel and Sharren Lucas.
Visitation was held on March 2, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 pm at Ferguson
Funeral Home, 202 E. Main St, Plain City, OH. Pastor Brian Webb
officiated a Memorial Service at the same location on March 3, 2023 at
10:00 am. Followed by burial at Somerford Cemetery and a wake at
Choctaw Lake Lodge, both in London, OH.
Please visit fergusonfuneralhominc.com to share a speial memory.
ALEXANDER
Terry Lynn “Mimi” Alexander, 76, passed peacefully
on Feb. 26, 2023, at home surrounded by family. She
was born at Ft. Benning, Ga., on June 13, 1946, to the
late Floyd E. “Red” and Reva (Gloeckner) Alexander.
Terry worked as a contract administrator at Wright-
Patterson Air Force Base for years. That job took her
to Israel where she worked for four years and grew to
love the people she met over there. She retired early to
take care of her grandchildren. Her grandchildren were
the light of her life, and she found so much joy in attending
their sporting events or just spending time with
them! Terry never knew a stranger and enjoyed hanging
out with her friends and riding her Harley Davidson.
She truly lived life to the fullest!
Terry leaves to cherish her sweet memories: two
sons, Christopher (Emily) Alexander and Hasan Hamdan;
brother, Michael (Lynne) Alexander; sister, Vicki
Friesland (Bill Conley); grandchildren, Noah, Karlie,
Rachael, Gracie, and Emma Alexander; nephews, Jared
(Shana) Alexander and Robbie (Angie) Friesland;
nieces, Christa (Todd) Russell, Heidi (Bart) Howerton,
Jessica Friesland (Jim Cunningham); great-nephews,
Josh (Sammie), Jake (Sarah), Ty, Jaxson, Anden; greatnieces,
Taylor (Travis), Alivia, Mikaela, Emma; greatgreat-nieces,
Rosie and Amelia; great-great-nephew,
Cooper; and extended family and a host of friends.
Her very special niece, Jessica, took amazing care of
her for the past several years, and Terry was forever grateful
for her. She called Jessica her Ride or Die or her girl.
Visitation was set for 12-2 p.m. March 4 at Eberle-
Fisher Funeral Home and Crematory, London, with a
service beginning at 2 p.m.
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Terry’s family would like to extend a special thankyou
to Echo Hospice that took wonderful, compassionate
care of their Mom, MiMi, Sister, Aunt and Friend in her
last days.
Memorial donations may be made to: Georgia Huntsman
at 700 Cambrian Rd., Cable, OH 43009, or Madison
County Special Olympics at 500 Elm St., London,
OH 43140. Georgia Huntsman was recently diagnosed
with cancer and is the wife of a coach of the grandkids.
Terry was very passionate about the Special Olympics
and was involved with them after retirement.
Condolences may be shared at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.
WILCOX
David Joseph Wilcox, 75, of London, Ohio, died
unexpectedly on Feb. 27, 2023, in his residence. Born
on April 26, 1947, in Columbus, he was a son of Wesley
Carroll Wilcox and Frances Louise (Baker) Wilcox.
After graduating from high school, David went on to
work professionally as a fork lift driver for various
warehouses. He had a passion for fishing and was an
avid fisherman as well as a Tai Chi instructor.
He is survived by: two sons, Sean (Annie) Wilcox and
Aaron Wilcox; grandchildren, Taylor Wilcox, Kennedy
(Eric) Graf, Madelyn Wilcox, Arik Wilcox; great-grandchild,
Ellisyn Wilcox; siblings, Linda, John, and Merle;
several nieces and nephews. David was preceded in
death by his parents and former wife, Janet Frost.
Funeral services were not observed in accordance
with David’s wishes. The family was served by Eberle-
Fisher Funeral Home & Crematory, London. Visit
www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com to share condolences
with the family.
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