Kristi Michelle Dowler (nee Conklin), age 53, of Aurora, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. She was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on January 29, 1969.

Kris is survived by her loving husband, Mike Dowler; sons, Eric, Ryan, Adam and Noah Dowler; brother, Donnie (Mary) Conklin; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Conklin and her brother Mike Conklin.

Kris touched many lives throughout the community, as a preschool teacher and administrator for 30 years, as an Oswego East High School sports booster, as a school nurse secretary and as an avid fan of everything her four boys ever did. She had an outgoing personality, an infectious laugh and smile, a genuine care for people and a pure heart. She was a great friend to so many people. And through good times and bad, she was the rock of her family. She will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Homes & Crematory, 24021 Royal Worlington Drive, Naperville, Illinois. Interment private.

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