Washburn, Howard J. beloved husband of the late Helen, dear father of Mary, Nita (Rod) Alber and Kathy (Dan) Marrera Jr., grandfather of D.J., Joe and Rachel, brother of Betty (Ed) Fobes. Funeral service Thursday at 9:30 a.m. from Lack & Sons Funeral Home, 9236 S. Roberts Rd. (8000W), Hickory Hills, to St. Patricia Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 p.m. 708-430-5700. 
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Joe Alber
March 16, 2020
Papa Howard Washburn is alive with Christ!
One day I will see my Papa Howard Again!!!
Honey Moran
January 4, 2007
Howard always made people smile. He was a wonderful person and someone great to know. I am sorry I was unable to make the services, but I am sure Helen has paved his way to her side.
Rick Miller
January 3, 2007
I'm very sorry to hear of your dad's death. I worked with him as a programmer at Illinois Bell in downtown Chicago from 1974 to 1982. I remember he always had a great sense of humor. He was fun to be around.
Frank Radke
January 3, 2007
Your Dad was a great guy. I worked with him downtown in programming the FRA system. He was always a great help to me and I appreciated everything he ever did. I still remember Howie bringing the family downtown for holidays...good memories.
My deepest sympathy to the both of you and your families.
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Barbara Youpel
January 2, 2007
Your Dad was also my 2nd cousin and such a lovely caring man with a wonderful sense of humor. His mother Nell was also a favorite of mine. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Barbara (nee Werntz)and Harold Youpel, Eddyville, KY.
Jim, Jackie and Christie Millay
January 1, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sadness. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
We have some wonderful memories, and will always cherish our memories from our Christmas Eve's together. From the day I met your father, he always made me feel like family. He was like a second father to me.
We want you to know that we love you very much and are here for you.
Ken Blake
January 1, 2007
Deepest sympathy on Howard's passing. He was my 2nd cousin and baby sat me as a kid.
Nancy and Jerry Popham
December 31, 2006
Please accept our deepest sympathy. Your Dad was my cousin whom I haven't seen in years. So very sorry. Nancy (Werntz)Popham
Walter & Alice Alber
December 31, 2006
Please except our sumpathy. We have very high repect for your father.
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