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Wilma Howarth Obituary

WILMA CATHERINE MARGARET HOWARTH, 88 LOVING WIFE, WONDERFUL MOM, GRANDMA, GREAT-GRANDMA ROCKFORD - Wilma Catherine Margaret Howarth, 88, of Rockford died at 11:33 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in her home. She was born Dec. 18, 1919, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, daughter to Charles A. and Hazel E. Follis Long. She married James Robert (Bob) Howarth in Lethbridge on Nov. 18, 1942; he died Sept. 23, 1991, in Las Vegas. Wilma enjoyed bowling, golf and travel. She worked at Goldie Floberg Center and the Latham Park Library. Survivors include children, Jim and Barbara Howarth of Houston, Tom and Bronwyn Howarth and Peg and Mike Numbers, all of Rockford; brother, Bob and Betty Long of Victoria, Canada; brother-in-law, Jack and Arlene Howarth of Mendota; grandchildren, Maggie Howarth of Rockford, Shannon and Scott Wilt of Cherry Valley, Jimmy and Kristie Howarth of Little Elm, Texas, Melanie Howarth of Houston, Amanda and Joel Lynch and Katie and Cory Nilsen, all of Rockford; great-grandson, Brody Clinite of Cherry Valley; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews; best friends, Connie Cogswell and Mary Mangracina. Predeceased also by daughter-in-law, Kathy Howarth; parents, Charles and Hazel; and in-laws, James and Mary Howarth. Service at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29, in Julian-Poorman-Welte Funeral Home, with visitation from noon to time of service; the Rev. Dr. William Richard Kerr Sr. will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in care of the family. For online register, visit weltefuneral.com.
Published by Rockford Register Star from Mar. 28 to Apr. 3, 2008.

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Barb Lundin

March 30, 2008

Dear Peg, Tom & family,
We are so sorry to learn of your Mother's passing. Doug and I shared so much laughter with Willie, Ev and Armour Thoren. I know when your Father was still alive the four of them kept McDonald's going! Peg, we had a wedding at 1:00 on Saturday, and Soup Kitchen for St. Peter's before that. I have tried calling out to the house since Friday and no answer. Would appreicate a call to us - 877-9417 when you have time. What a special person your Mother was. Sincerely, Doug & Barb Lundin

karen & carol

March 30, 2008

sorry for your loss Peggy

Wanda Almberg

March 29, 2008

Peggy, Tom, Jimmy and family's,
Your Mom was so special to our family as was all of you were. You were and still are great neighbors and friends. We had many good times. You were our extended family. I know she will be missed very much by all. You are all in my prayers.
Love,
Wanda (Geiselhart) Almberg

Charles Long

March 28, 2008

I was very found of Wilma, as we all were. I will always remember how comforting she was when we went back to Lethbridge to visit Nana who was in the hospital. We all knew it would be the last time we saw Nan. There will always be a place in our hearts for your Mom. Dad who is aging rapidly, was sad to hear of her passing but is pleased that she went so peacefully. Nana went that way also and we hope the same for Bob.
Considering the lifestyle (drinking and smoking) that they lived we must all have good genes!
So all the best to your families from ours. Charles

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