Howard B. Lorton Obituary
In loving memory of Howard B. Lorton of Cowden, Illinois, who departed this world on November 1, 2025 at the age of 92. Howard leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Albert and Mildred Vivian Lorton (Forbes). He is survived by: his children, Jay Lorton of Fillmore, Denny Lorton (Monica) of Ramsey, Louis Lorton (Margaret) of Greenville, Mark Lorton of Ramsey, Valerie Brown (David) of Ramsey, Vickie Bowman (Byron) of Mt. Zion and Mistie Adermann (Kristoher) of Ramsey; his grandchildren, Jade Forehand (Dalton), Amy Cowzer (Aaron), Kristen Lorton, Heather Zieber (Chuck), Melissa Barnett (Tyler), Aaron Lorton, Alex Lorton, Jerad Lorton (Kendra Albright), Kayla Van Uytven (Keith), Natasha Hites (Matt), Zach Brown (Alyssa), Breanna Brown, Megan Holman (Michael), Austin Bowman (Stephanie), Kyle Adermann (Moriah), Kolten Adermann (Jadelin Skelton) and Kendell Adermann (Camille); his great grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah, Cade, Hallie, Caroline, Cheyanne, Claire, Jacob, Abigail, Andrew, Kassidy, Karlee, Matthew, Marcus, Mackynzie, Graham, Kaleb, McKenna and Eliana; and his siblings, Marcia Freeman, Marilyn Narasaki (Tom), Sandra Crouch (Charles), Sharon Cable (Gary), Gary Lorton (Anita) and Mike Lorton (Anita).
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church (2756 US-51, Ramsey, IL 62080). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial donation may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ramsey, Ramsey Food Pantry, and/or Ramsey Lions Club.
