Alice M. Sowles, 83 of Hebron, IN passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was born on October 21, 1941 in Hammond, IN to the late Laverne Raymond Douglas and Loraine Mildred Luchene. Alice graduated from Calumet High School and made her career as a food service director at Hebron Schools for 16 years. She was a part of the Buttons & Bows Square Dance Club and was a member of Ain't No Mountain Cloggers Club for decades alongside her husband, Joe. Let’s not forget to mention the iconic Christmas duo where Alice was the Mrs. Claus to Joe’s Santa Claus throughout many locations in the community. She had a vast clown collection—over 400 of them to be exact. She loved to spend time with her grandkids and friends, using any excuse to get together which included playing cards and dice as well as many camping trips. Her bright smile and kind heart will be dearly missed by all that got the chance to know her.
Alice is survived by her sons, Darrell (Jill) Sowles and Dennis (Sandi) Sowles; daughter-in-law, Carol Sowles; brother, Wayne Douglas; half-siblings: Linda, Dicky, Dorothy, Paul, Betsy, and John; grandchildren: Justin, Brandy (Sean), Andy (Lindsey), Brittany, Alyssa (Al), Samuel (Corinne), Hayley, Heather (Cougar), and Heidi; great-grandchildren: Anthony, Natalie, Jaxon, Kairi, Gabriel, Alexander, Leliana, Trinity, Noah, Zamuel, Sorinne, Ryder, and Annika; step-mother, Charlotte Edwards; and many loving nieces, nephews, family, and friends. She was preceded in death by dear husband, Joseph Sowles in 2015; sons, Daniel Sowles and Donald Beres; and half siblings, Jimmy and Billy.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Hopewell Mennonite Church, 805 N Main St, Kouts, IN, with a service beginning at 3:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to VNA Hospice in Alice’s name.
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I'm so very sorry for your loss. Alice was always so kind & welcoming to me. Remember many times Mrs Claus accompanied Mr Claus to my house for Christmas Eve to be there for my kids. My heart goes out to your girl's especially, (Cougar) for taking exceptional care of their grandma with such love & kindness in your home. I know Ryder & Cougar brought her such joy, always talk about them while I did her hair. Darrell, I hope my girls take as good of care of me as you did with your mom - even after working so hard. Love you all, so glad to be a part of your family. -Angie
Will miss you my friend. -Bonnie Dunlap
So sorry for your loss. She was such a beautiful friend and I will truly miss her. Love, Pam Whited
I would like to wish the family love and prayers during this time. Alice was an amazing lady! I have many many fond memories of her and Joe while we were clogging and or camping. She will be missed! -Amy Manning (Dunlap)
