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Catherine Howe Obituary
Catherine (Cathy) Lynn Howe of LaBelle Missouri passed away at St. John's Hospital in Springfield on February 4, 2021, due to complications from an auto accident on February 1, near LaBelle, Missouri.
Cathy was the daughter of Wendel and Thelma Wheeler born October 13, 1960. She grew up in Maywood, Missouri, and attended Lewis County School District until 1975. In 1975 her parents moved to Newark, Missouri, where she attended Knox County High School.
Cathy worked in commercial construction and home improvement in the Bloomington-Normal area in Illinois. Later she married Lee Howe of LaBelle, Missouri, and was active in farming. She enjoyed gardening, landscaping, woodworking, fishing, and quilting.
Survivors include her son, Adam Simmons of LaBelle, MO; three sisters: Susan Shelton of Bloomington, Illinois; Nancy (John) Ernst of Rocky Mount, Missouri; Karen (Randy) Scoggin of LaBelle, Missouri; two brothers: William Wheeler of Lake St. Louis, Missouri and Warner Wheeler of LaBelle, Missouri, and many nieces and nephews.
Cathy is preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Stanley Shelton, and brother Lindy Wheeler.
A celebration for life party will be held later in the year.
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Deb (Rathbun) Scheideler
February 13, 2021
Cathy and I were very close friends growing up in Maywood. Life happened and we lost touch with each other. We had just started to get reacquainted and now she is gone. I have so many fond memories of her.
Peggy Elsie
February 13, 2021
My sympathy and prayers to all concerned, I loved her like my own sister, she was my best friend. May she fly with the angels.
Tonya (Kay Weathers) Philpot
February 11, 2021
So sorry to hear about the passing of Cathy, my classmate. My sincere condolences to the family.
Debra Sparks
February 11, 2021
Cathy was a great friend in school prayers for the family God Bless
Jean Cribb
February 11, 2021
So sorry to hear the news about Cathy. I went to school with her and she will be missed. Prayers to family and friends.
Patty Bauer
February 11, 2021
Sorry to hear this sad news. Grew up with Cathy in Maywood. Lots of fun memories. RIP friend
Fred Peacock
February 11, 2021
Sorry to hear about the passing of her asvshe was a great classmate
Tamara (Olson) Schroeder
February 11, 2021
So sorry to hear about the loss of Cathy. She was a classmate of mine. Our thoughts and prayers and with her and her family.
Kathy Sly
February 10, 2021
So very sorry. Fond memories of her.
Mike & Pam Cottrell
February 10, 2021
We are so sorry to hear, prayers of comfort and peace to all the family and friends.
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