George Howe

George Washington Howe Jr., 86, of Rochelle, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, at OSF Saint Anthony Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. The son of George W. Howe and Lillian Yochum. He married Julie Ann Horton on July 1, 1959. He was a veteran of the Navy and was a retired truck driver from Nestle. George liked to fish, loved talking to his children and grandchildren, as well as spending time with his wife.
George is survived by his wife, Julie; sister, Ida Hall; children, Pete (Cathy) of Poplar Grove, IL, Joseph (Tonia) Howe, Kevin (Lori) Miller, and daughter in law, Darcey Howe, all of Rochelle, IL; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; long time family friends, Mike and Becky Stombaugh. George was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his sons, Clyde, Daniel, and George.
A celebration of life will be held later this spring for George. Stateline Cremations is assisting the family, 712 Windsor Road, Loves Park, Illinois, 61111.