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Tracy Ann Howe, age 50, of Macedonia, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at her home.
Tracy was born on December 6, 1974, in Watseka, IL; the daughter of William H. Howe and Louella (Hamlin) Howe.
She enjoyed cleaning houses and going dancing.
Surviving are her two sons: William “Billy” Burcham and wife Reanna of Akin, IL, Wayne Howe also of Akin; a grandson Samuel Wade Burcham; her loving mother Louella Howe of Macedonia, IL; three brothers: David Franklin of Benton, IL, Alfred Paul Franklin of Thompsonville, IL, William Craig Howe of Benton, IL; and her dog “Harley”.
Tracy was preceded in death by her father William H. Howe and a brother Robert Allen Franklin.
Her wishes are to be cremated.
There will not be any public services.
The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the cremation arrangements.
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