Joan Marie Howes Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 10, 2026, at the age of 88, Joan Marie Howes of Ashley, Michigan passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Marie Howes to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Denniston and Marjorie Denniston (Norris); her husbands, Buddy Studt and Roger Howes; and her sister Becky Lyons.
She is survived by: her children, Debbie Galloway of St. Johns, MI, Robert (Jodi Studt), Tammy Kimmel of Ashley, MI, Buddy (Liz Howes) and Charlie (Amy Howes). She is also survived by nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, five sisters, and three brothers.
Visitation was held on Friday, May 15th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Smith Family Funeral Homes (1333 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847). A funeral service was held on Friday, May 15th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the North Star Cemetery (3123 E Johnson Rd, Ithaca, MI 48847).
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601.
