In Memory of

Mary

Kathryn

Howell

Obituary for Mary Kathryn Howell

HOWELL, MARY KATHRYN, age 72, of Prudenville, formerly of Breckenridge, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Mid-Michigan Hospital in Midland.

A Memorial Service for Mary will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the First Congregational Church of Breckenridge at 12 p.m. with Pastor Charlie Seeley officiating. A luncheon will follow the service at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church of Breckenridge, 830 Wright Street, Breckenridge, MI 48615 or Breckenridge High School Library, 700 Wright Street, Breckenridge, MI 48615.

Mary was born November 4, 1949, in Alma, Michigan, the daughter of Henry and Alice (Milligan) Raymond. She graduated from Breckenridge High School with the class of 1968 and earned her associate degree from CMU. Mary married Kenneth Howell in Alma, Michigan on December 4, 1970. She worked at Breckenridge High School library for many years. Mary was the most loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She treasured any time spent with them, especially her grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her husband Kenneth Howell; daughter Katherine (Dan) Atton of Midland, Jeannine (Joe) Addessi of Hudsonville; son Steven (Emily) Howell of Wayland; grandchildren Sarah, Allison, Gabriel, Mikaela, Kallen, Claire, Elizabeth, and Alexander; sisters-in-law Linda Mitchell of Livonia, Sally (Jim) Faber of Weidman, Nancy Jo (Chuck) Polson of Mt. Pleasant, Carol Raymond of Farwell, Kay Howell of Battle Creek; and many nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; brother Henry Raymond, Jr.; brothers-in-law Eugene Howell and Michael Mitchell.