Obituary for
Michael James Howe
Michael James Howe, 62, of Greenwood passed away August 12, 2016. Mike was born January 1, 1954 in Beech Grove, IN to Louis Howe and Sally Broderick.
He attended and graduated from Center Grove High School and also attended Purdue University. Mike married his high school sweetheart and love of his life on November 2, 1973. He retired from Allison’s Transmission as a pipe fitter after 36 years of faithful service. He then worked his dream job as the facilities director for SS. Francis and Clare Catholic Church.
Mike is preceded in death by Louis Howe and Louis “Butch” Howe.
He is survived by his loving wife, SueEllen; children, Michael “Jason” and Katy Howe; Emily and Ray Blaile, Elijah Howe and Stephanie Taylor; sibilings, Judy (Denny) Tindall, Diana Prosser, Mary (Jon) Williams, Donna (Rod) Haggard, Mark (Glenda) Howe, Jean (Tim) Pavey, Christopher (Kathleen) Howe, Sally (Steve) Miller, Joseph (Laura) Howe and Martin (Sigrid) Howe; mother, Sally Hren and grandchildren, Michael “Isaac” Howe, Hannah Howe, Eliza Howe and Audrey Howe.
Visitation will be held at SS Francis and Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, 5901 Olive Branch Road, Greenwood on Tuesday, August 16 from 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm with a break from 5:30 pm - 6 pm. Visitation will resume from 6 pm - 8 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 17 at 10 am, also at the church.
The family requests contributions be made to: SS. Francis and Clare School Ministry for the Mike Howe Scholarship Fund in lieu of flowers.
