Lana Lou Bowser

Lana Lou Bowser, 64, of rural Akron, Indiana passed surrounded by her family at 7:14 am, Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital of Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Lana was born on Sept. 2, 1957 in Rochester, Indiana to Norman L. and Rozella M. (Holloway) Tinkey. She married on Nov. 6, 1977 in the Akron Church of the Brethren to Frederick Wayne Bowser, he survives. She graduated in 1976 from Tippecanoe Valley High School. She then attained her Real Estate and Insurance Licenses. She worked for her father at Tinkey Insurance Agency for many years. Lana then worked for Akron Elementary School as Swoop Reading Recovery Leader. She also was known for being a friendly face at Green Oaks of Rochester. Most recently she was a Paraprofessional for Columbia Elementary School of Rochester. Lana had been a lifetime member of the Akron Church of the Brethren where she had served in many roles. She had been treasurer and was active in Bible School and Sunday School. She enjoyed shopping and was a collector of many things. She took great care in decorating her home and she loved her flowers. Lana enjoyed taking short trips with her family. Lana’s family, especially her grandchildren, were her life. She always had a smile and will be deeply missed by many. She is survived by her husband Fred Bowser, Akron; children Brent and wife Aryn Bowser, Alyssa and husband Travis Ramsey of Rochester, and Le’Erick and significant other Alex Rockhill of Warsaw; grandchildren Dixie, Benjamin, Maison, Ella, Abbygaile, Braiker; mother Rozella Tinkey of Akron; sister Tana M. Tinkey, Akron; and a brother Byron and wife Christine Tinkey, Akron; nephew Johnathan Tinkey. Lana was preceded in death by her father Norman, a granddaughter Prim Ramsey, and many aunts and uncle. The funeral service will take place at 10:00 am, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 at Hartzler Funeral Home 305 West Rochester Street Akron, Indiana with Pastor Phil Pratt officiating. The interment will take place in the Akron Cemetery, Akron, Indiana. Visitation hours will be from 2 pm to 6 pm, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron, Indiana. Donations can be made in Lana’s memory to the donor’s choice of charity.

Lana Lou Bowser

September 2, 1957 - September 6, 2021