Dennis Gower

Dennis D. Gower 72, of Decatur, IL passed away at 12:05 p.m., Friday, June 5, 2026, in the Loft of Rock Springs.

Dennis was born April 21, 1954, in Carbondale, IL the son of Donald Dean and Lois (Houston) Gower. He had retired from Striglos Office Supply in Decatur. Dennis had formerly also worked for the N & W Railroad. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan.

Surviving is his brother: Donald Gower (Jane) of Decatur; nephews: Jamie Gower of Mt. Zion and Chad Gower of Decatur, IL; great nephew: Rylee Gower; great niece: Josie Gower.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and his brother: Dana Gower.

A service to honor Dennis’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Calvert & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 1:00p.m. until service time on Tuesday afternoon. Interment will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials may be made in Dennis’s memory to the donor’s choice. Messages of condolence may be shared with the family at Calvertmemorial.com.