Deborah Jay Montgomery

Deborah Jay Montgomery obituary, Chicago, IL

Deborah Jay Montgomery

Deborah Montgomery Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tohle Funeral Home on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Deborah Jay Montgomery ObituaryDeborah Jay Montgomery nee Howe age 76.
Beloved wife of Mark Francis Montgomery. Preceded in death by her parents Arthur Elmer Howe and Dorothy Jane (nee Reynolds). Dearest sister of Brian (Charla Lord) Howe and the late Scott (late Wenche) Howe.
Dear aunt of Brennan Lord-Howe and JoHanna Lord-Howe.
Deborah was a member of the Nimble Thimbles group at the Irish American Heritage Center and past member of the Quilt Connection. Deborah also served faithfully as a catechist for St. Edward Parish Special Religious Education Program "SPRED Group" serving parishioners with special needs.
Visitation will be held Thursday October 30th from 4 – 8 PM at TOHLE FUNERAL HOME 4325 W. Lawrence Ave. Chicago, IL 60630. Funeral services Friday begin at the funeral home from 8:30-9:30 followed by a funeral Mass held at St. Edward Church 4350 W. Sunnyside, Mass 10 AM. Interment private. Info 773-685-4400 or tohlefuneralhome.com
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Deborah Jay Montgomery nee Howe age 76.
Beloved wife of Mark Francis Montgomery. Preceded in death by her parents Arthur Elmer Howe and Dorothy Jane (nee Reynolds). Dearest sister of Brian (Charla Lord) Howe and the late Scott (late Wenche) Howe.
Dear aunt of Brennan Lord-Howe and JoHanna Lord-Howe.
Debo

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