Dora Mae Howlett

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Obituaries in Aledo, IL | Aledo Times Record

Dora Mae Howlett, 104, of Aledo, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Center.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 28, at Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services. Burial will be at the Aledo Cemetery.

Visitation will be 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 28, at the funeral home. Memorials may be left to the Aledo United Methodist Church and the Mercer County Senior Center.

Please share your love, memories and support with Dora Mae's family on her Memorial Tribute site at www.NicholsBewley.com.

Dora Mae was born February 21, 1918, in Flint, MI the daughter of William J. and Mary Amy Peters Bentley. She married Eugen R. Howlett on May 1, 1942, in Aledo.

She owned and operated Howlett Bookkeeping and Tax Service for many years. She was also Treasurer for the City of Aledo and the Aledo United Methodist Church for more than twenty years. She belonged to and was active in many local organizations.

She enjoyed puzzles, reading, gardening and sewing.

Those left to honor and cherish her memory include her son, Donald (Joyce) Howlett of Aledo; daughter, Pamela Russell of New Boston; grandchildren, Adam (Jennifer) Russell, Troy (Heather) Russell, Rhonda (Rob) Taylor, Nathan Howlett, Ryan Howlett and Jay (Aubrey) Howlett; sixteen great grandchildren; twelve great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Erma Dobbins of Aledo.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; grandson, Brandon Howlett; and one brother, LaVerne Dobbins.

(c)2022 Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services All Rights Reserved.

Posted online on June 24, 2022

Published in Aledo Times Record

Service Information

Visitation

Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services, 103 SW 3rd St., Aledo, IL 61231
June 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Funeral Service

Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services, 103 SW 3rd St., Aledo, IL 61231
June 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Burial

Aledo Cemetery, Aledo, IL 61231
June 28, 2022 at 12:00 PM