George Harold Fowler, 90, of Grand Rapids, MI, formerly of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 8:32 A.M. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Faith Hospice-Trillium Woods in Byron Center, MI. He was born on April 5, 1936, in Hoopeston, IL, the son of George W. and Lucille E. (Conner) Fowler. He married Donna Jean McGee on October 1, 1960, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hoopeston, IL. She preceded him in death on December 10, 2022.
He is survived by his three sons, John Benjamin (Dawn) Fowler of Huntington, IN, Jason Daniel (Denise Valenti) Fowler of South Brunswick, NJ, and Justin George (Ginger) Fowler of Grand Rapids, MI; four grandchildren, Zoey, Logan, Graham, and Georgia Fowler; five nieces and nephews, Chris McGee (Jennie Miskec), Kelly McGee (John Baker), Carol Baldus, Joe (Shirley) Sears, and Tommy Kellam; and one brother-in-law, William “Bill” (Susan) McGee of Hoopeston, IL.
In addition to his wife, Donna Jean, George was preceded in death by his parents, George and Lucille Fowler; and his sister, Mary Anna Kellams.
George retired from American Can in 1998 after 37 years of service. He attended St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hoopeston. He enjoyed classic cars, square dancing with his wife, and working in his yard.
Visitation will be held 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Anderson Funeral Home, 427 E. Main St., Hoopeston, IL. The funeral service will follow the visitation and will begin at 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, at the funeral home, with Father Ted Pracz officiating. Burial will follow in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of George to Faith Hospice, 8214 Pfeiffer Farms Drive, SW, Byron Center, MI 49315.
Please visit www.anderson-funeral-home.com to view George’s eternal tribute page and to send the family condolences.
Anderson Funeral Home in Hoopeston is handling the arrangements.
