Obituaries: Rowry

Posted on January 19, 2015

Zayden McArthur Rowry

Baby Zayden McArthur Rowry passed away at 10:10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 at Advocate Bromenn Medical Center in Normal.

A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington with Pastor Ricardo Chatmon officiating . Cremation Rites have been accorded. Memorials may be made to the family.

Baby Zayden was born on Jan. 14 in Normal, a son of Brittney Jo Hanke and Brodrick Montell Rowry.

He is survived by his parents; brother, Lavont Hoit; "PAW PAW," Fred Hanke; "MAW MAW," Lisa Niepagen; grandpa, Michael Johnson; grandma, Adria Johnson; three aunts, Tiffany Montgomery, Desiree Hanke, Trisha Hanke; three uncles, Charles Johnson, Geoffry Rowry, Robbie Niepagen; and several cousins.

Baby Zayden will be deeply missed by his family.

Online Condolences may be made to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.

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