Mrs. Sandra Kay Handrich Howell, 68, of Burlington died at 10:07 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2015, at Great River Medical Center.
Born May 5, 1947 in Burlington she was the daughter of Jack and Dorothea (Griffith) Handrich. On September 10, 1965 she married John "Jack" Howell at Messiah Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Howell was a 1965 graduate of Burlington High School and was a homemaker. She was baptized in St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a member of SS Mary and Patrick Catholic Church. She was also a past member of the Jaycettes.
Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Jack Howell of Burlington; three daughters, Melissa (Scott) Graham and Lynda (Michael) Hild both of Burlington and April (Wade) Schnedler of Mediapolis; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild and three sisters, Jacquelyn A. Chubb, Judith L. Locke and Linda C. Garmoe all of Burlington.
She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents and one sister.
Friends may call after noon on Sunday, September 27th, at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends from 2 until 3 p.m.
The memorial funeral service for Mrs. Howell will be 3 p.m. Sunday, September 27th, at Lunning Chapel with the Rev. Mart...[more]
oetz officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery at a later date.
According to Mrs. Howell's wishes, cremation has been entrusted to Lunning Chapel.