Carle W. Howell

Mr. Carle W. Howell, 47, of Macomb, Illinois formerly of LaHarpe, Illinois died Monday, December 15, 2008 at his home.

He was born December 17, 1960 in Macomb, Illinois, the son of Richard F. and Beulah M. Carle Howell. On September 12, 1987 he married Kazuko Kusama in LaHarpe.

He was raised in LaHarpe and was a 1979 graduate of LaHarpe High School and received his Bachelors Degree from WIU. He worked as a dispatcher for the Hancock County Sheriffs Department for two years and from 1986 - 1995 for the Illinois State Police in Macomb. He was a member of the LaHarpe Masonic Lodge 195. He loved music and played the trumpet, piano, organ and concertina. While in high school he toured Europe with Americas Youth In Concert. He also sang with the Monmouth College Choir and the Bel Canto Chorale in Burlington, IA.

He is survived by his wife, one sister, Susan (Mark) Schmitz of Quincy, Illinois, two brothers, Richard Holly Howell of Dallas City, Illinois and Cary (Melinda) Howell of Rockford, Illinois, one nephew, Richard Howell of Italy and one niece, Clare Schmitz of Quincy. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Masonic rites were held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 20, 2008 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe, followed by a memorial service with Pastor Rick Goettsche officiating. The family met with friends, Saturday, from 1:00 PM until time of services. A memorial fund has been established for the LaHarpe Masonic Lodge. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Carman Cemetery with Rick Goettsche officiating .