Paul D. Howerter

Paul D. Howerter obituary, BUSHNELL, IL

Paul D. Howerter

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Paul Howerter Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by MARTIN-HOLLIS FUNERAL HOME on Dec. 16, 2025.
Paul D. Howerter, 81, of Bushnell, Illinois, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born July 16, 1944, in Macomb, IL, to Henry and Maxine (Bankes) Howerter. He married Marcia A. Wolf in Good Hope, IL, on December 15, 1963. She survives.
Also surviving are two daughters, Cheryl L. (Dean) Thomas of Plymouth, IL, and Rachel A. (Jamie) Havens of Quincy, IL; two grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Alan L. Howerter.
Paul worked at Vaughan & Bushnell, retiring after a 44-year career. He enjoyed camping and taking leisurely drives through the countryside in his golf cart. Paul had a special fondness for all animals. Above all, family was most important to him, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home with Rev. Jamie Havens officiating. Visitation will be held Friday from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Bushnell Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the McDonough County Humane Society. Please sign the guestbook and leave condolences at www.martinhollisfh.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Paul, please visit our floral store.

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Dot cage

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Sorry to learn of Paul's passing. Each of you are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy
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So sorry for your loss paul was a good friend and a wonderful person. we had some good times at car show selling tickets and talking. he will be missed
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