Howard Joseph Lansdowne

Howard Joseph Lansdowne, WWII, of Winfield, IL for 43 years, formerly of Elmhurst, died Sept. 11, 2002 in Winfield. He was born July 3, 1918 in Crestline, OH. His interests were golf and his family. He was a Marketing Executive for Sears and Chamberlain Mfg.; and was active in St. John's Parish. He was a graduate of the University of Dayton. Survived by his wife, Martha Lansdowne, nee Manny; daughter, Teresa Franko of Agora, CA; sons, Gregory Lansdowne of Elmhurst, IL, Peter Lansdowne of Phoenix, AZ, Howard Lansdowne Jr. of LaGrange, IL; grandchildren, Anna Bell, Joseph, Monica, Matthew, Emily, Molly, Alexandria; sisters, Bernice Ryan and Ethel Payne, both of Galion, OH and brother, Wayne Lansdowne of Sheffield Lake, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen Lansdowne, and other siblings. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 7 Mill Brook Road, Wilton, OH 03086-0914.