Karen K. Bowman, 84, of Kirklin, passed away June 24, 2026 in her home. She was born May 21, 1942 to Robert and Wilma (Ferrell) Calloway in Frankfort, Indiana. She married Dale L. Bowman on June 17, 1960 in Kirklin.
Karen was a graduate of the first Clinton Central High School graduating class of 1960. She drove a school bus for the Clinton Central School Corporation for 16 years. In addition to being a homemaker and a lifelong farmer alongside Dale, Karen also worked at both Schultz IGA as well as The Farmers Bank. She worked in her earlier years at Hanson’s Grocery in Kirklin. Karen was a member of the Scotland Christian Church for several years where she played the piano, organ, and sang in the church choir.
Surviving are her husband: Dale Bowman, her sons: Timothy L. (Nathan Williams) Bowman of Riverview, Florida, Terry (Angela) Bowman of Frankfort, and Tony L. (Kim) Bowman of Frankfort, and a daughter: Tammy (Matt) Campbell of Kirklin, as well as a sister: Diana (Danny) Scircle of Frost Proof, Florida, 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, one brother, and a grandson.
Friends may visit from 4 – 7 p.m. at Goodwin Funeral Home , 200 S. Main St. Frankfort on Monday, June 29. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 30 at Goodwin Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. with a burial following the service at Scotland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Frankfort Salvation Army, 300 W Washington St, Frankfort, IN 46041. Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com where you may share a condolence with the family.