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Thomas Howe Obituary
Thomas G. Howe, 74, of Trail Creek, Indiana, passed away Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at 4:30 a.m. in Franciscan Health Michigan City.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, at Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, 418 Washington St., Michigan City, Indiana, with Rev. Gregory Bim-Merle officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel.
He was born July 18, 1949, in Walldorf, Germany, to the late Thomas and Liesel (Kraus) Howe. On Aug. 5, 1978, in Michigan City, Indiana, he married Colleen Kingsley Howe, who survives in Trail Creek, Indiana.
Also surviving are two daughters, Maureen Henn of Citrus Springs, Florida, and Bonnie Bell of Michigan City, Indiana; son, Thomas C. Howe of Washington, D.C.; five grandchildren, Marie, Layla, Joseph, Aaron and Charley; two great-grandchildren, James and Lillianna; sister, Eva Kooney of Noblesville, Indiana; and two brothers, Richard Howe and Harry (Barb) Howe, both of Hayward, Wisconsin.
He was also preceded in death by his son, Glen-Ian Howe; and sister, Tina Hunt.
He retired after 23 years as a captain with the Michigan City Police Department and was a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps and a Vietnam veteran. Thomas also had worked for 20 years at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and was a part-time police officer for the town of Beverly Shores, Indiana. He was a 1989 graduate of Purdue University and a member of F.O.P. Dunes Lodge 75 and the American Legion John Franklin Miller Post 37 (past commander). Thomas enjoyed camping, cooking, gardening, motorcycle riding and growing orchids.
Contributions may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL, 60607.
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Cynthia Hedge
February 28, 2024
I'm sorry to hear the news about Tom. He really cared about the citizens he committed to protecting. That was a quality I always appreciated.
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Ginny Borolov
February 27, 2024
I am very sorry to read about Tom's passing. His mother, Liesel, was friends with my mom many years ago. I remember such a good, kind family and I hope you will find comfort in the memories and each other.
Jim Oliver MCPD # 90
February 26, 2024
Very sorry for the loss of Tom. He was a good person and a great police officer. Prayers go out for him and family. Rest in Peace Tom.
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Ott/ Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Inc.418 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
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Ott/ Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Inc.418 Washington Street, Michigan City, IN 46360
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