Howard Dean Cray Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Howard Dean Cray (Chatham, Illinois), who passed away at the age of 90, on June 7, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Howard Dean Cray to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph James Cray and Claire McClean Cray; and his significant other Marcia Helen Kuhlman. He is survived by: his children, Andrea Miller (Dave) of Troy, MO, Barbara Lokaitis (Joe) of Springfield, Cristina Cray of Springfield, Tim Cray (Sally) of Rochester and Mary Farnsworth of Chatham; his son-in-law Mike Schrader (Polly) of Rochester; his grandchildren, Megan Matzat (Adam), Allison Jackson (Max), Clark Miller (Marissa Wohlers), Erik Lokaitis (Grace Attiyeh), James Cray, George Farnsworth, Claire Farnsworth (Lincoln Rogers), Calista Cray, Samantha Schrader (Zach Schober), Cindy Clark, Joe Lokaitis (Melissa), Tim Lokaitis (Kim), Dylan Schrader (Kathy Lech), Howie, Mackenzie, Maisie Matzat, Henry Jackson, Liliana and Logan Lokaitis; his brother David Cray (Connie); and his sister-in-law Kathleen Kuhlman Angell. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 21st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Calvary Cemetery (1730 N 18th St, Quincy, IL 62301).
Memorials may be made to the Quincy University Men's Soccer program, c/o Coach Carpenter, 1800 College Avenue, Quincy, IL 62301.
