Ralph Irwin Bowen Age 78, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Chillocothe, IA and a longtime resident of Joliet. Irwin retired after enjoying life as a truck driver. He was an avid bowler, camper and carpenter. Thanks to his job at C & C Trucking, he met his wife Shirlee and were married for 48 years. Irwin was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Hazel Bowen; a brother Gifford, a son-in-law, Doug and a daughter Sandra. Irwin is survived by his loving wife, Shirlee (nee, Carhart); his brother, Phil (Karen); sons, Rick (Juanita) and Marcus (Lori) and a daughter Charlene. He loved and adored his grandchildren, Bryce, Kyle, Adam, Patrick, Kelly (Brian), Colleen (Elias), Shawn (Kim) and Michelle (Frank); six great-grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home 2320 Black Road on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 from 4 to 8 pm. Per Irwin's wishes, cremations rites will be accorded. Private inurnment will takes place at Woodlawn Memorial Park at a later date.