Daniel Ray Cowan

DANIEL "DAN" RAY COWAN, 73, of Chester, Illinois, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2026 at SIH Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, Illinois.

He was born to the late Curtis and Leona (nee Smith) Cowan on December 14, 1952 in Chester, Illinois.

Dan married Tammy Usher on March 11, 1978 in Chester, Illinois; she survives.

He had worked as a correctional major at Menard Correctional Center in Chester until his retirement.

Dan was a member of First Baptist Church in Chester. He was also a member of the Eagles Club Aerie #3252 in Chester. Dan enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles.

Survivors:

   Wife: 

        Tammy Cowan Chester, IL

   2 Children: 

        Jack (Regetta) Cowan Evansville, IL

        Lisa (Bill) Wright Sesser, IL

   5 Brothers: 

        Ed (Deb) Cowan Chester, IL

        Roger (Donna) Cowan Chester, IL

        Mike (Ginger) Cowan Chester, IL

        John Cowan Steeleville, IL

        Joe (Jenny) Cowan Chester, IL

   8 Grandchildren: 

        Daniel, Cody, Zach, Hayleigh, Gavin, Trinity, Kyle and Austin

   6 Great Grandchildren: 

        Wyatt, Madelyn, Blakely, Abigail, Kinley and Harper

   Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents and 1 Daughter - Kellie Vaughn

Funeral Service:

   11:00 am, Tuesday, November 17, 2026

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

   Dr. Mike Fogerson

Interment:

   Evergreen Cemetery

  Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

   Monday – 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

   Tuesday - 10:00 am - 11:00 am

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

   Family Choice