Jacob Sowers

   Jacob Sowers, 48, formerly of Morrison, Illinois, died Monday March 2, 2026 in Ecuador.

   Jacob was born June 18, 1977 in Dixon, Illinois, the son of Elizabeth (Ostrander) Myers and Mark Sowers. Jacob graduated from Morrison High School in 1994. He spent several years exploring his passions, starting at DePaul University in Chicago with hopes to one day be a pilot and take to the skies. He then went to John J School of Criminal Justice in New York to explore a career in Crime Scene Photography. It was during this time he discovered his love for History and Geography. Jacob went to Oklahoma State University for his Bachelors Degree in History and then continued on to earn his Masters Degree in Geography at Arizona State University. He later earned his Doctorate in Geography from Kansas State University. He taught at many different colleges including Arizona State, Kansas State, Missouri State, and Minot State. He also spent a year in China and a year in Kyrgyzstan continuing to teach and help those in need. In 2018 he moved to Ecuador where he really enjoyed the culture, food, people, and scenery. Jacob loved to read, travel and just loved life. Most of all he loved his two children Rhys and Dylan.

   Survivors include his wife Nadia Sowers of Quito, Ecuador; mother, Elizabeth (Terry) Myers of Morrison; brother Aaron (Kasara) Gerlach of Morrison; one son Rhys Sowers and one daughter, Dylan Sowers of Springfield, Missouri; grandparents Paul Vock of Morrison and Judy Ostrander of Sterling; and several siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

   He was preceded in death by his father, Mark Sowers; grandparents, Charles and Bonnie Sowers; Grandpa Joe Ostrander, and Grandma Joann Vock.

   A memorial service will be held at a later date.

   A memorial has been established.

   Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com