Nancy J. Hough's obituary , Passed away on December 9, 2025 in Manhattan, Illinois

Nancy J. Hough

February 22, 1948 - December 9, 2025 (77 years old)

Manhattan, Illinois

Nancy J. Hough's obituary , Passed away on December 9, 2025 in Manhattan, Illinois

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Nancy J. Hough

February 22, 1948 - December 9, 2025 (77 years old)

Manhattan, Illinois

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Nancy J. Hough Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Nancy J. Hough of Manhattan, Illinois, born in Flint, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 77, on December 9, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Johnson and Betty Johnson; her son Billy Hough; her great grandchild Owen Raef; her sisters, Mara Miller and Jacque Cosby; and her brothers-in-law, Charles Smith and Robert Rettray.

She is survived by: her son Joseph Hough (Michelle); her grandchildren, Stephanie Clark (Dale), Stephanie Raef (Eric), Thomas Hough, Matthew Hough, MacKenzie Hough, Samantha Danewoood and Kayla Strickland (Jeff); her great grandchildren, Grayson, Jack, Penelope, Parker, Jayde and Harper; her siblings, Marian Cotant (John), Debbie Smith, Jodi Gaudino (Pete), Kim Urquhart (Gordy) and Thomas Johnson (Kate); and her brothers-in-law, Chester Cosby and Robert Miller. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Nancy's name to Lightways Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 or to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Manhattan, would be most appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, Inc.



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Dec 18

Visitation

Forsythe Gould Funeral Home
507 S State St, Manhattan, IL 60442

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Dec 19

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507 S State St, Manhattan, IL 60442

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Dec 19

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Joseph Catholic Church
255 W North St, Manhattan, IL 60442

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Dec 19

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St. Joseph Catholic Church
255 W North St, Manhattan, IL 60442

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