Marion Howe Obituary
Marion Howe, 90, of Orland Park, passed away on November 19, 2025. Loving wife of James P. Howe. Adored mother of Julie Mayne, Kathleen Howe-Burket, Terrence Howe and Kevin Howe. Cherished grandmother of Avery Gunderson, Charles Mayne, Samuel Mayne, Rollin Burket, Clayton Burket and Donna Bosworth. Beloved sister of Marilyn Kamper and Thomas McKenna. Dear friend to many.
Marion was a member of the Society of the Little Flower, which serves and supports the National Shrine & Museum of St. Therese in Darien, Illinois. Countless novenas were said to St. Therese on behalf of anyone in Marion's life in need of divine help. A donation can be made there.
Arrangements entrusted to Chicagoland Cremation Options in Schiller Park, Illinois.
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