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