Shirley M. Howe's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Clinton, Iowa

Shirley M. Howe

October 9, 2025

Clinton, Iowa

Shirley M. Howe's obituary , Passed away on October 9, 2025 in Clinton, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Snell-Zornig Funeral Home & Crematory

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Shirley M. Howe Obituary

The passing of Shirley M. Howe (Clinton, Iowa) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 9, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, August Benson and Vernetta Benson (Naeve); her husband John K. Howe; her grandson Kyle Howe; and her sisters, Arlene and Joan.

She is survived by: her sons, Jeff (Teri) and Joel (Nancy); and her grandchildren, Casey Howe (Laura), Stephanie Peterson (Cassidy), Tyler Howe (Caitlin), Jordan Howe (Whitney), Caleb Howe and Katelyn Dunnmore (Daniel). She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Elvira Zion Lutheran Church (2207 380th Ave, Clinton, IA 52732-8913). A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorials can be made to the Elvira Zion Lutheran Church for the Backpack Program or to the Sunday School.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Snell-Zornig Funeral Home & Crematory



Mon

Oct 13

Visitation

9:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Elvira Zion Lutheran Church
2207 380th Ave, Clinton, IA 52732-8913

Mon

Oct 13

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Elvira Zion Lutheran Church
2207 380th Ave, Clinton, IA 52732-8913

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