Marie E. Howe age 92 of Menomonie, died Thursday April 30, 2015 at The Neighbors of Dunn County in Menomonie.

Marie was born October 27, 1922 in the Town of Weston, Dunn County. She was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Hofacker) Noll and grew up in the Weston community.  Marie married Eugene C. Howe October 13, 1949 in Menomonie.  After marriage they made their home in Menomonie.  In 1956 they moved to Hatchville where they lived above the cheese factory.  Besides raising her family, she did seasonal work at Connells Apple Orchard and Lange’s Canning in Menomonie.  In 1971 Gene and Marie purchased the Hatchville Cheese Factory, where Marie was the bookkeeper, and they operated the business until 1985.  Marie continued to operate the cheese store until 2000.  In 2001 they sold the facility and moved to Menomonie.  Gene died in 2005, and for the past three years, Marie has been a resident of The Welcome Home Assisted Living in Elmwood, the Dunn County Health Center and The Neighbors of Dunn County.

Marie enjoyed her flower gardens, counted cross stitch, doing jig saw puzzles, playing cards and traveling.

Marie is survived by two daughters, Carole Hintzman of Chippewa Falls, Jeanne (James) Kremer of LaCrosse; two sons, Steve (Diane) of Menomonie, William (Deborah) of Spring Valley; nine grandchildren, Scott ( Jessica) Hitnzman, Valerie (Steve) Wing, Kari (Jose) Velasco, Kraig, Kristofer (Jaimie) , Daniel, Sarah Howe, Jackie Kremer, Justin (Amanda) Kremer; seven great grandchildren, Alexander, Allison, and Samuel Wing; Christopher Velasco, Carter and Beckham Howe, Emmalyn Hintzman and other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Eugene in 2005, son-in-law, Lonnie Hintzman, infant sister, Helen, a sister Ida Noll; two brothers, Edward and Clarence Noll.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday May 5, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Menomonie with Rev. Kevin Louis, STL officiating.  Burial will be in St. Henry’s Cemetery in Eau Galle.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Monday at Rhiel Funeral Home in Menomonie and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.

Condolences

1. Kim hofacker May 7, 2015, at 6:51am

   So very sorry to hear of Marie's passing. Such a gracious person and soft spoken but still had that Hofacker determination! Condolences to Marie's family and all who will miss her. God bless.

2. Tami and Tony Taylor May 6, 2015, at 8:12am

   Sarah, Bill, Debra, Brewster and the entire family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

3. The Williams Family May 6, 2015, at 6:09am

   My family and I would like to offer our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34:18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept our deepest sympathies.

4. Lisa Hillyer May 4, 2015, at 10:05am

   Jeanne - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss. Hugs to you all.
   Your friends in cardiology at Gundersen Health.

5. Roni Leslie May 4, 2015, at 5:07am

   Thoughts and prayers to the Howe family on the loss of Marie.

6. Scott and Angie Hunter May 3, 2015, at 6:35am

   Deepest sympathy to the Howe family- she will be missed I remember growing up and going to the cheese factory Al the time- she always had a smile on her face

7. Joanne Thorud May 2, 2015, at 5:19pm

   Our sympathy Your Mom was a special lady.

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