Dorothy G. Bowman, 89, died September 6, 2010 at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood, Kansas. She was born May 29, 1921 at Walnut Township, Pawnee County, Kansas, the daughter of Friedrich Heyen and Anna Elisabeth (Gerdes) Hanken. She married Edward Alan Bowman February 24, 1943 at Great Bend, Kansas. He died September 25, 1999. An Ellinwood resident since 2001, coming from Pawnee Rock, Mrs. Bowman was a feature story journalist at the Great Bend Tribune from the 1950's to the 1970's and was an antique dealer at Pawnee Rock. Mrs. Bowman was a member of the United Methodist Church, Pawnee Rock; American Legion Auxiliary past president; and Kansas Press Women. She was a former mayor of Pawnee Rock and was active with and served on many local and state-wide committees. Survivors include two sons: Brent Bowman and wife Lorie, Manhattan, Kansas; and James Bowman and wife Debbie, Albert, Kansas; one sister, Elda Schroeder, Albert; two grandchildren: Brandon Bowman and Stephine Bowman; and two great-grandchildren: Brett Bowman and Elliott Bowman. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Bryant Funeral Home. The Reverend William F. Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Pawnee Rock Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Barton County Community College Foundation, in care of the funeral home.