Paul Howen Obituary
Paul was the beloved husband and soulmate of Michelle Howen. He was the loving father of Melissa Howen (Dustin Heilmann), Monica Howen (Steve Morris), Melinda Clark (Joe Clark), and Emily Verdegan (Travis Verdegan). As a proud grandfather, Paul adored his grandchildren: Payton, Jeanette, Meadow, Emma, Caitlyn, Madison, Lillian, Allison, Scarlet, Joey, Aaron, Olive, and June.
He is also survived by his sisters, Lori Hudson (Rich) and Lisa Fuhrimann (Hans), as well as his cherished nieces and nephews: Jackie, Cameron, Cody, Kara, Jaime, Ian, Josh, and Ryan.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Nancy and Orville Howen, and his two brothers, Eric Howen and Mark Howen.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Paul's life on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Funeral Chapel, 951 W. Washington St., West Chicago, IL 60185. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with a service at 2:30 PM.
For those unable to attend in person, please click on the link below: https://vimeo.com/event/4846102/c32bc0520d
Paul's legacy of hard work and unwavering dedication to his family will be remembered and cherished forever.
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