James A. Howe

James A. Howe, age 81, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 2:20 P.M. on Friday, August 4, 2017 at his residence in Monmouth. He was born on April 5, 1936 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Albert Leslie and Gladys Mary (Hook) Howe. Jim attended schools in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School with the Class of 1954. On October 17, 1958, Jim married Judy K. Knox at the First Christian Church in Monmouth and she preceded him in death on December 29, 2015. In 1959 Jim was drafted to serve in the United States Army. He began work at Norris Office Equipment in Monmouth. Jim, at the same time, worked for Kistler and Company. He later worked at Lovdahl and Howe Bookkeeping, and later Howe Bookkeeping. After selling Howe Bookkeeping, he continued full time at Kistler Company until his retirement. Jim enjoyed golfing, the Chicago White Sox, and was known for his large knowledge of baseball history and statistics. He very much enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and followed their sports and activities. Jim is survived by two daughters; Janet (Dan) Cheek of Monmouth, IL and Jill (Chad) Carlson of Monmouth, IL, two sons; Joey (Paula) Howe of Monmouth, IL, and Jeff (Lara) Howe of Newport News, VA, grandchildren; Michael Greenlief, Erin Greenlief, Ryan (Abbey) Greenlief, Samantha Cheek, Ryan (Megan) Cheek, Jordan Cheek, Jeremy (Haylee) Ankle, Jennifer (Brent) Stewart, and Ryne Howe, twelve great-grandchildren, two sisters; Maradine Harrison of Tuscon, AZ and Erma (Frank) Kellogg of Monmouth, IL. Numerous nieces and nephews are also surviving.

　

A funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth. A visitation is planned from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Tuesday evening, August 8, 2017 at the funeral home. Interment will be at Warren County Memorial Park in Monmouth. A memorial fund is being established and will be named at a later date. For more information, or to leave a condolence, please visit www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com.