Elizabeth Howes

Elizabeth J. ''Betty'' Howes, 78, Cadiz, died Saturday, April 26, 2008 surrounded by her loving family and the caring staff of Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio. She was born January 23, 1930 in Cadiz, Ohio a daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Lukacina Kovacik. Her most cherished membership was at the First Church God where she was a member for over 40 years and she will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be missed by all those who had the opportunity to spend time with her throughout her life. She was preceded in death in addition to her parents; by her husband, Robert E. Howes on September 8, 1974; and a number of brothers and sisters. She is survived by 3 sons: Ike and his wife Pam of Macon Missouri, Harold and his wife Mary of Freeport, and Mike and his wife Kelly of Tippecanoe; 2 daughters; Diane Howes of Navarre and Kim Booth and her husband John of Leesville; 16 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and 2 brothers: George and Joe Kovacik both of Cadiz. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, April 30 noon until 2:00 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio. Graveside service will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Longview Cemetery, New Athens with Rev. Craig Haney officiating. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of God, c/o Craig Haney, 140 Jamison Avenue, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.