Kathy Jean Bowman, 78, of Somerset, Indiana, passed away at 4:30 a.m., on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on February 9, 1948, to Harold and Ruth (McPheeter) Dirrim. 

Kathy graduated from Wabash High School.  She worked at Markhon in Wabash but retired from Village Pantry after working there for many years. She was a member of Christian Heritage Church in Wabash, Indiana. Kathy enjoyed cooking and never met a stranger. Most of all she loved her family and the time spent with them. 

Kathy is survived by her son, Brad (Debra) Green of New Haven, Indiana; daughters, Angela Brown of Warsaw, Indiana, and Janelle (Will) Foust of Roann, Indiana; eight grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Sue Ann Irwin. 

Visitation for friends and family will be on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Ave., Wabash, IN 46992.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Kathy Jean Bowman's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com