Virginia "Ginny" Howley

Virginia “Ginny” Howley, 89, of Crystal Lake died peacefully in her sleep on March 16, 2020.
She was born on March 13, 1931 in Fargo, North Dakota to Francis and Lorenze (nee Denis) Tritchler. She married Charles “Joe” Howley in 1951 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fargo where they met a few months prior.

She was the loving mother of Mark Howley, Kathleen (Tim) Wodetzki, Nancy Howley, Matt Howley, and John Howley; cherished grandmother of Anne and Jennifer Wodetzki, Jennings and Lani Anderson, Michele (Elio) Vento, Brendan Howley, and Jacob Howley; beloved sister, Marguirete Dunn.
She was preceded in death by two beloved sons, Joseph “Joey” and Paul Howley; her loving husband, Joe Howley; her beloved brother, Philip; and her beloved sister, Mary Jean.

Ginny was a parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. She taught catechism classes, was co-chairman of Creative Hands art and craft shop, sang in the choir, and was a member of St. Jude Rosary Guild with dear friends.

She operated Virginia Howley Designs and Interiors for over 35 years providing unique solutions with a personal touch.

She left behind many who love her and is now home with God and all the Souls of the Faithful Departed.

Her family expresses thanks to the staff at the Gardens in Crystal Lake for the compassionate care she received there.