Elena Howarth Obituary (1928 - 2023)

Elena Howarth, 95 of Virden passed away peacefully, May 12, 2023 at her home. She was born April 17, 1928 in Litchfield, IL daughter of William and Mathilda (Tiemann) Uchtman. She married George Howarth and he preceded in death. Elena retired in 1991 from the State Board of Education, where she had served as Secretary for the Director for numerous years. After retirement, she spent several years making and selling crafts and gifts. She was a faithful member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Girard. Elena is survived by sons Jim (Leora) Jones of Irving, IL; Bill (Lorna) Jones of Hillsboro, IL; Ned (Sonja) Jones of Virden, IL; Geordie (Missy) Howarth of Virden; daughters Mary "Jane" Jones of Virden, IL; Alice (Mike) Hayes of Pleasant Plains, IL; Carol Stout of Springfield, IL; 16 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, daughters Martha Jones and Rachel Cornwell, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Girard with Rev. Kelly Mitteis officiating. Burial will follow at Auburn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home in Virden. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church and will be received by Airsman & Calvert Funeral Homes, Virden who is honored to be caring for Elena's family.