Dorothy Howard's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2026 in McHenry, Illinois

Dorothy Howard

October 23, 1926 - October 15, 2026 (99 years old)

McHenry, Illinois

Dorothy Howard's obituary , Passed away on October 15, 2026 in McHenry, Illinois

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Dorothy Howard

October 23, 1926 - October 15, 2026 (99 years old)

McHenry, Illinois

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Dorothy Howard Obituary

Dorothy Howard, born on October 23, 1926, passed away on October 15, 2026. Dorothy leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Pechous and Rose Pechous; and her husband Donald Howard of McHenry. She is survived by: her children, Rick, Scott Freund (Sally), Jill Thomas (Fred), Ginger Ludford (David), Roger Timothy, Nicolette and Cynthia; her grandchildren, Christian Smith (Janet), Amber Schabdach (Brian), Meghan Freund (Ryan), Gabby Miller (Josh), Molly (Ryan), Nicholas Freund (Emilee), Stevie, Danielle Freund, Shailer (Mary), Whitney (Andrew), Zane, Rya, Miken, Jamie Thomas, Chase, Seth, Reese and Renn Ludford; her great grandchildren, Avery, Evan Smith, Memphis, Willow and Caide Thomas; and her brother Jack Pechous (Evelyn).

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's Catholic Church (1401 N Richmond Rd, McHenry, IL 60050).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hurst Funeral Homes



Fri

Oct 23

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM

St. Mary's Catholic Church
1401 N Richmond Rd, McHenry, IL 60050

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