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Thank you so much to everyone visiting this page. We miss Pat tremendously and would love to have you share your favorite memories of her on this website. Now that the we have reached a safer point in the pandemic, we look forward to celebrating Pat's life with her friends and family in-person. We welcome everyone to attend her memorial service on July 31st at the Davenport Family Funeral Home in Crystal Lake, IL at 11:00am.

Obituary

Patricia L. Howe (nee Steele), age 84, of Cary, passed away January 31st, 2021 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, IL. She was born in December of 1936, in Chicago, IL, to Louise (nee Zillinger) and William E. Steele. Patricia graduated from Waller High School in Chicago in 1954 and attended the University of Illinois. In 2002, she retired from First Options of Chicago where she had worked in the Human Resources Department.

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Community Involvement

Volunteered for

Volunteer of

McHenry County Elections

Civic Organization

Participated in

Attendee of

McHenry County Civil War Round Table

Community Club
Attendee of

Cary Area Writers Group

Community Club
Attendee of

McHenry County College Retired Adult Program (RAP)

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What was Pat's favorite color?
Navy blue
Navy blue
Navy blue
What were Pat's favorite tv shows?
She watched "Jeopardy" every day. In the 70s, Pat was a contestant on the show and w…
She watched "Jeopardy" every day. In the 70s, Pat was a contestant on the show and won!
She watched "Jeopardy" every day. In the 70s, Pat was a contestant on the show and won!
What were Pat's favorite songs or musical artists?
Pat loved classical music - especially opera!
Pat loved classical music - especially opera!
Pat loved classical music - especially opera!
What were Pat's favorite drinks?
Diet Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Diet Pepsi

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1936
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Passed away

January 31st, 2021
Cary, IL, USA

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Davenport Family Funeral Homes
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Patricia "Pat" Howe