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1971
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2018
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Carman Howe Obituary
PEORIA - Carman Christine Howe a resident of Inverness, Florida, formerly of Peoria, Illinois, died unexpectedly in a car accident on Sunday, October 28, 2018, at the age of 47.
Carman was born on August 4, 1971, in Peoria, Illinois, to Dorene Boyer (Howe) and Benjamin Sida.
She is survived by her parents, Dorene and Robert Boyer of Homosassa, Florida, and Benjamin Sida of Ogden, Utah; domestic partner, Gaitano Serra; two daughters, Brandi Franklin of Homosassa, Florida, and Erika Carfagno (Franklin) of Homosassa Springs, Florida; siblings, Diana Sheaffer (McWhirter) of DeLand, Florida, Stephanie McWhirter of Homosassa, Florida, David Boyer and Jason McWhirter, both of Peoria, Illinois, Benjamin Sida Jr. of Tuscon, Arizona, and Ysabel Sida and Helen Sida, both of Ogden Utah; and three grandchildren, Arial, Baileigh and Mark Jr.
Carman attended Manual High School in Peoria, Illinois. Carman was of the Christian faith. Her interests included shopping and dancing. Carman was a loving mother and grandmother. She shared her free time caring for her loved ones. She had a special way of touching the hearts of anyone who had the pleasure of meeting and knowing her. She was friendly to everyone. She was soft-spoken, quiet and shy, but would stand up and be heard for what she believed to be right. Carman was a person of high morals, being trustworthy, loyal, fair and sincere to every person that came into her life. She will be missed by all.
There will be no funeral service, but the family will come together to celebrate and honor Carman's life at a later date.
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Amy Levi
November 26, 2023
Well my beautiful niece it´s been 5 years and I miss and love you so much
Amy
November 26, 2022
It's been 4 years since you left I miss you everyday my beautiful niece
Amy Levi
November 26, 2021
I miss you everyday and will never stop loving you my beautiful niece
lilly Breitbarth
January 21, 2020
Year already I miss you very much youre a great aunt I love you
Amy Levi
November 26, 2019
It doesn't seem real that you have been gone a year. I love you and miss you everyday
Ronda Holmes-Smith
December 5, 2018
Doreen & Bob, so deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Dawn K
December 4, 2018
Never met CarmanDidn'tneed toBecause I talked to her so many times on the phone I loved her and her grand-girlies sooo much! I think about her every minute of the day!
((Guy's daughter Dawn))
She will be missed immensely- xoxo
My deepest sympathies to your family!
Theresa Klein
December 4, 2018
So sorry for your loss Doreen and Bobby, I always remember Carman as such a beautiful young lady. May she rest in Peace. Theresa Kessler/ Klein
Diana Sheaffer
December 4, 2018
Carman was a great person. She was not only my older sister but my best friend as well. Since the day of her passing I have been very upset and hurt. Carman I love you and miss you dearly.
Sandra Tolley
December 3, 2018
Doreen, so sorry to be reading about Carmen, our prayers are for your families. I lost Babe 9/11/17.
Danny Dunn
December 3, 2018
So sorry for your loss , she will be missed .
Amy Kevi
December 3, 2018
I will always love you my niece R. I. P
Lyman Strickland & the Staff of Strickland Funeral Home
December 2, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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