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James W. Howe

February 2, 1944 — March 5, 2025

Homer Glen, IL

James W. Howe 81, of Homer Glen was born in Waynesboro, TN to the late James and Edna (nee Pulley) Howe and passed away March 5, 2025. Beloved husband of 61 years to Judith (nee Frana) Howe; loving father of Kenneth Howe, Michael (Angela) Howe, and Steve (Ericka) Howe; proud papa of Dakota, Niko, Cameron, Monique, the late Nathan, and Nina; dear brother of the late Joyce (David) Davis, Jerry (Karen) Howe, and the late Robert (late Denise) Howe; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. James was a union carpenter, spending 61 years in the field. James was also an avid fisherman who loved fishing many lakes and ponds. A visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 102 E. Francis Rd New Lenox on Friday March 7th from 3-8pm. Chapel service will be the following morning at the funeral home at 11am, Interment to follow St. John's Cemetery Mokena, IL.   

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Visitation

Friday, March 7, 2025

3:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Ltd

102 Francis Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451

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Funeral Service

Saturday, March 8, 2025

11:00 - 11:30 am (Central time)

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Ltd

102 Francis Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451

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Interment

Saturday, March 8, 2025

12:00 - 12:30 pm (Central time)

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