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Linda Howe Obituary
Linda L Howe, age 77, of Quincy, IL, died on Feb 27, 2025, in her home. She was born on March 30, 1947, in Quincy, IL, the daughter of Fred and Esther (Dieker) Willer. She married Greg Howe on August 26, 1967. He preceded her in death on September 26, 2023.
Linda was a Registered Nurse at the former St. Mary's Hospital and Blessing Hospital, retiring after 50 years of service. Proud member and volunteer at St Edwards Parish, enjoyed cooking for breakfast and dinner. Linda enjoyed playing softball for the 'Anchor' team. Linda was a member of the 4H, playing softball and showing cattle. She was a member of the Ladies of the Shrine for the Ansar Temple. She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the Catholic Ladies of Charity. She was also a teacher's aide in Mendon with the 1st Grade. Linda also enjoyed her gardening, bonfires and 'Quincy' the cat. She was proud of the fact that she was affectionately known as 'Gingle' by her great-grandchildren.
Linda is survived by: HER CHILDREN: Kim Lawrence of Quincy and Darin Howe (Shae) of Denver, NC
GRANDCHILDREN: Zachary Carstens (Sydney), Olivia Howe, Jillian Howe and Cameron Howe.
GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Turner and Knoll Carstens.
SIBLINGS: Geraldine Oliver of Visalia, CA, George Willer of Quincy, IL, Karen Tullis (Roscoe) of Lake Havasu, CA, Lawana Goehl (Jim) of Fowler, IL, Marlene Rose (Charles) of Quincy, IL, Carol Brennan (Mike) of Quincy, IL, Shelly Steinkamp of Quincy, IL.
SISTER-IN-LAW: Nikki McCleary (Darin).
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband Greg, her parents and a brother Frederick John Willer, a sister-in-law: Suzanne Willer
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 9:45 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in St. Edward Catholic Church in Mendon. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Edward Catholic Church, Shriners Children's Hospital, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Quincy Notre Dame or to the Blessing Foundation for Hospice. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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J. Elaine Rathbun
March 3, 2025
Linda was a great nurse. I had the wonderful privilege of calling her a colleague and friend at both St.Mary and Blessing Hospitals for over 30 years. Devoted to her patients, family, friendsand community, Linda's smile and caring attitude was contagious. My sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with Linda's lovely family today and in the days to come. May Linda's example of her faith, be a comfort to all who share in her loss. With loving thoughts and prayers, Elaine Rathbun
Cassie Duncan
March 3, 2025
Linda was our neighbor for 10 years. I'm so thankful to have so many memories with her and Greg, both. I'll forever miss having her homemade spaghetti sauce sitting on our counter, or her sugar cookies in BULK ready for any takers. How she would always fret if someone saw her without make up; but she was beautiful with or without. Listening to her 4 wheeler start up, and see her out weeding her flower beds, when we all know not a one needed it. Her love for her plants and flowers was out of this world. As was her love for her grand kids. In any conversation we had, she would always talk about them. I will be thinking of the entire family as work their way through this.
Janet Stuckman
March 2, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Linda. She will be missed. God Bless and keep you!
Mel Loos
March 1, 2025
Thoughts and Prayers for the family!
Jolene and Duayne Wagner
March 1, 2025
Linda was a joy to be around. She was so happy when I video taped her at her anniversary party dancing with her dad. She told me it was a precious memory! Linda was a precious memory to all those who knew her. Deepest sympathy to the family; Kim and Darin, praying for peace, strength and comfort as you grieve for your mom. R.I.P. Linda
Anna (Murry) Meyer
March 1, 2025
Dear Kimmer & Darin,
I have so many fond memories of your mom & your dad from my younger years of living across the street on Madison and babysitting you.
Your mom was a wonderful woman of immense kindness and deep family pride. She had a warm heart and a loving personality to all who knew her.
It´s hard to bear the loss of someone so dear, but it´s important to remember all the beautiful moments you shared. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Anna
Barbara Hayden
March 1, 2025
I worked with Linda in the emergency room 32 years ago . I never forgot Linda after all these years. A person that was kind and considerate to work with.
Kelly Steinman
March 1, 2025
I´m sorry to hear of your mom´s passing. I´ve very fond memories of her breakfasts as a teenager.
all love,
kelly steinman(edwards}
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