Arnette J. Lowman

Arnette J. Lowman, 93, of Ottawa passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at LaSalle County Nursing Home.

With respect for Arnette’s wishes, a private celebration of life will be held at a later date. She will be buried in Oakwood Memorial Park. Ottawa Funeral Home will be taking care of the arrangements.

Arnette was born February 22, 1923 in Ottawa, Illinois to Colin and Isabell (Allen) Campbell. In 1945 she married Theron Beguin; he passed away in 1952. In 1958 she married LeRoy Lowman; he passed away in 1988.

Throughout her long life Arnette had a great love for music and laughter. She worked as a waitress and retail clerk in Ottawa for many years and after retiring volunteered at Community Hospital of Ottawa, and A Servants Heart in Ottawa.

She is survived by her children, Fred Beguin, Suzanne Beguin, Ronald (Debbie) Beguin, Robert (Andrea Meyer) Beguin, and Faith (Dan) McNamara, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, having a special bond with Bobby Beguin, Beau Beguin, Sara (Brandon) Countryman, Matt (Michelle), Jake (Andrea) and Meghan McNamara.

She is preceded in death by her loving husbands, Theron Beguin and LeRoy Lowman; and her son, Richard Beguin.

The family asks that you take a moment to remember her with thought and prayer. In honor of Arnette please make any donations to A Servants Heart, 610 W. Jefferson St, Ottawa, IL 61350.