
Patty S. Howell, 83, of St. Joseph, passed away, Friday, April 18, 2025 at her sister’s home in Benton Harbor.
A Celebration of Life Gathering & Visitation will be held from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. Sunday, April 27 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Graveside services will take place 10:00 A.M. Monday at Riverview Cemetery in St. Joseph. Those wishing to sign Patty’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Patty was born February 1, 1942 in St. Joseph to Clare & Dorothy Marshall. She graduated from St. Joseph High School, Class of 1960 and attended Lake Michigan College. Patty most recently, for many years, was employed as a delivery driver for Pizza Hut & Dominos Pizza. In her earlier year, Patty enjoyed bowling, tennis & golf, playing Texas Hold-Em, playing Pickle Ball at The St. Joseph-Lincoln Senior Center or The Blue Roof Church. She thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with her lady friends at the Vineyards and most of all, her family.
Patty is survived by her children-Tonya (Tracy) Plumb of Grand Prairie, TX, Tatia Schneider of Stevensville, Troy (Diana) Krieger of Pewaukee, WI; eight grandchildren-Philip, Adam, Shane, Jared, Damien, Jacob (Deanna) Katie & Molly; six great-grandchildren; her sister Mara Lee Marshall of Benton Harbor; and fourteen nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings-JoAnn Ziemer & James Edward Marshall.
Posted On: Thursday, April 24, 2025 9:25 AM