Gregory W. Howe - 78
Park Forest, Illinois
Gregory W. Howe. Age 78. Park Forest resident, formerly of Markham and Grand Haven, Michigan. Graduate of Grand Haven High School. United States Navy Veteran serving at Fleet Intelligence Center Pacific Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Received his Teaching Degree from Western Michigan University. Retired DECA Business Education Teacher from Oak Forest High School after 30 years of service. Greg also was Coach of the women’s volleyball and basketball and men’s baseball team at Oak Forest High School. In 2005 Greg was inducted into the Oak Forest Bengal Hall of Fame. Was a parishioner of the former St Gerard Majella Church in Markham, St James Parish in Sauk Village and attended at St Joseph Church Dyer, Indiana. Member of the Knights of Columbus Lansing Council #3540 and St Benedict Carmelite Lay Community. Father of William “Nate” and Patrick “Sean” Howe. Son of the late Elvira nee Becker and William Howe. Brother of the late John Charles “J.C.” (Claudia) Howe. Former husband and good friend of Brenda Howe nee Anderegg. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Longtime friend of Andy Scianna, Ron Stuart and Sandy Ryder. Friend of many. Memorial visitation at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 West 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave), Chicago Heights on Friday February 21, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Family and friends will meet on Saturday February 22, 2025 at St Joseph Church, 440 Joliet Street, Dyer, Indiana for a Memorial Mass 10:00 am. Future inurnment Lakeshore Grand Haven Cemetery in Michigan. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Greg’s name to Parkinson’s Foundation, 5757 Waterford District Drive, Ste 310, Miami, FL, 33126 (www.parkinson.org) or St Joseph Parish Capital Campaign Fund, 440 Joliet Street, Dyer, IN, 46311 would be appreciated by the Howe family. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.
Tom Cappel
on 02/14/25
Just a wonderful Human being!!!
Melissa k
on 02/15/25
Sandy Ryder
on 02/15/25
Tina Neesen-Kohn
on 02/17/25
Leon Harrington
on 02/17/25
I loved Greg as a brother! We spent our teen age years on the beaches and piers of Grand Haven! He was very fast fast and an excellent beach football guy! I enjoyed his kindness, generosity, and wacky sense of humor! He was our best man 53 years ago! He was always proud of his Catholicism and outspoken about it which I admired!
I hope to fish ,swim, and play football with him again someday in the next world!
Kathy Harrington Ernsting
on 02/17/25
Greg was like a second brother to me as well. I thought he was a beautiful soul--always caring about others. Rest in peace and the joy of the Lord, good and faithful servant.
Bonnie S
on 02/21/25
Greg was one of the most caring and giving person I have ever known. He was wonderful man. I will miss you Greg, rest in peace.
NETA MOREFIELD
on 02/22/25
I had Mr. Howe for a business class Freshman year, 1971-72. One of my top 5 favorite teachers ever. Very Hip guy. RIP
Kim Williams Spindler
on 02/22/25
Greg was a teacher a friend and the best person ever. You will be missed. Your love for family and friends was over overwhelming. A gentleman and a scholar . Sweet and kind you my friend will be missed. Oh and the best John Wayne impersonator. We love you Greg. God Bless
Dave May
on 02/22/25
Greg was one of the kindest, most generous and unassuming people I have ever known. He was a wonderful teacher and coach, whose quirky wit and dedication affected the live of so many students. I am proud to have called him my friend. Fair winds sailor, rest in peace.