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Howard Hilton Obituary

Hilton, Howard "Howie"

Howard "Howie" Hilton, age 65, of Wilton, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Bentley Funeral Home, Wilton.

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Published by Quad-City Times on May 22, 2025.

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Wendy Hanssen

August 3, 2025

My heart can't reach the sadness that Howies brother's are going through. I have so many memories of him trying to keep us out of trouble, and yet being involved. I miss his laughter. Gone way to soon. My love

Kim Andresen

May 31, 2025

Bill and Family..so sorry to hear you lost your brother. Sending prayers your way. Letting you know I am thinking of you....Kim Duffe Andresen

Kim Andresen

May 30, 2025

Bill and family...such a sad time. I am so sorry you lost your brother, Howie. I remember the Hilton boys well! My thoughts are with you all...
Kim Duffe Andresen

Jeff Owen

May 29, 2025

Sorry to see in todays (May 29,2025) Advocate News of the passing of "Howie " Hilton from Wilton. My condolences to his family and friends. I graduated from West Liberty in 1978 and played many basketball games against the Beavers back in those good old days.Enjoyed his competitive attitude on and off the court as well life's journey too.We stayed in touch through Facebook but never shared that glass of beer together ...my prayers and memories will now be remembrances. Rest in Peace My Friend! Jeff Owen

Joy Huff

May 29, 2025

I am sorry that I missed the visitation. I didn't catch it in time. I loved Howie, I hung out with him when he lived in Moscow. He was a sweet and caring gentleman. He will be sorely missed in this world. Rip Howie, my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Helen Schabilion

May 23, 2025

Dear Friends, I am so sorry to learn of Mr. Hilton's passing. I will always remember his friendliness. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this hard time.

Marianne Stratton

May 22, 2025

Oh Lizzie...I am so very sorry to see that you lost your dear Howie. I hope you find peace and joy in your memories.

Stan Hart

May 22, 2025

I lost a great friend and teammate. Howie was such a kind and unselfish person in every way. My sincere sympathies to his family.

Mark Thada

May 21, 2025

Very sad to hear of Howie's death. Fond memories of playing basketball and baseball all those long summer days and nights in Moscow growing up. Then in H. S. continuing to compete together as team mates, having so much fun. Rest in peace my friend.

William Holt

May 21, 2025

I am sorry to see Howie pass away. I used to have frequent meals with the Hilton family when I was living in Moscow and teaching band in Wilton (1966-1974). I did not know that he had served on the Wilton School Board (as his father also did) until I read his obituary. I had not seen him for a long time until my wife & I visited his mother, Marion, at her facility in Muscatine before she passed away a few years ago. It was so nice to see him there as he was such a good, kind person - so good to his mom. I am very sorry for his family and his fine brothers. I am sure he will be watching his family from his place in heaven.

Lori Hadley

May 21, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Howie was such a reart guy and classmate. He woll be deeply missed by so many. RIP

Dyann Roby

May 20, 2025

May you rest in peace Howie and comfort given to your family
Dyann Roby

Kay Paulsrud

May 20, 2025

Steve and I are so very grateful to have had dinner with Howie and Liz last week, and give and get much needed hugs. The very first time I met them, it was instant friendship. Howie - we will miss you so much. Liz - we are so very sorry for your loss and are here for you always.

Deborah Hurd

May 20, 2025

Howie was a good friend and classmate. We were in a lot of the same classes, and we had a lot of fun together in band. I was able to see him fairly regularly while our sons were in the same grade in school, and I was disappointed when I learned he was moving away. I only recently heard that he had moved back, but I had yet to see him. I'm sorry I won't get that chance now. My deepest sympathy to the family. He will be missed.

Gail vanhorn vanhorn

May 20, 2025

I am so sorry for your loss

Amy Garvin-Noble

May 20, 2025

So very sorry for the loss of Howie! It’s been a long while since I have seen Howie, but he was always very kind to me! My deepest sympathy to the family!

Ray and Denise Salemink

May 20, 2025

Bill, Mike, Geoff and Alan and other family members and friends, We were so sorry to see of Howie's passing. We have such great memories of playing baseball with you all with Howie being the catcher. He had such a great attitude and was so friendly. The world will have an empty place where he once was. May God comfort you all as you work through your sorrow and loss.

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