Wilma Marie Howard's Obituary
Wilma Marie Howard, 81, of Casey, IL entered her Heavenly home at 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Heartland Nursing Center, Casey, IL. She was born May 18, 1933 in Casey, IL, the daughter of John W. Fain and Almira "Marie" Biggs Fain. On June 9, 1951 she married Leon Stratton Howard in Casey, IL and they just celebrated their 63rd Anniversary. Survivors include her husband, Leon of Casey, IL; son, Steve Howard and wife Vicky of Casey, IL; daughters, Sue Wernz and husband Jim of West Union, IL and Pam Klingler and husband Mark of Charleston, IL; brother, Don Fain and wife Norma of Casey, IL; sister, Wanda Winters and husband Howard of Casey, IL; brother in law, Larry Howard and wife Gloria of Casey, IL; grandchildren, Heather Howard, Taylor Howard (companion, Lindsay Nichols), Chasity (Nick) Christopulos, Kim (Frank) Sikorski, Alex (Jacky) Wernz, Zachary Klingler and Joshua Klingler; great grandchildren, Austin and Jayden Sikorski, Corbin and Connor Christopulos and Wiley Wernz; and special lifetime friend, Iris McComas. She was preceded by her parents, brother, Gene Fain, and sister, Elsie Grissom. Wilma was a former switchboard operator for the Casey Telephone Company and had worked at the Casey IGA as Deli Manager. She also sold Avon products for a while. Wilma was a lifetime member of the Casey White Oak Church of God. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother and loved spending time with her family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 12 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2014 at the Markwell Funeral Home with Revs. Tom Toner and Larry Howard officiating. Burial will follow in the Washington Street Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. prior to the service at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. The family requests casual attire for the services. Memorials may be made to the Casey White Oak Church of God, Mission Team, 3305 East 1000th Rd, Casey, IL 62420. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Monday, June 16, 2014 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave. Casey, IL 62420 Service Monday, June 16, 2014 12:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL
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