Evelyn M. Bowles

Evelyn M. Bowles (April 22, 1921 – April 8, 2016) was an American politician and teacher.

Born in Worden, Illinois, Bowles served in the United States Coast Guard Women's Reserve (SPAR) Intelligence Division during World War II. She went to Greenville College, Illinois State University, Southern Illinois University and was an elementary school teacher. Bowles lived in Edwardsville, Illinois. From 1975 to 1994, Bowles served as the county clerk for Madison County, Illinois and was a Democrat. She was appointed to the Illinois Senate in 1994 after the incumbent Sam M. Vadalabene died while still in office and served until 2003. Bowles died in Edwardsville, Illinois.