Ann T. Howland, age 95, of Adams, Wisconsin passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 at Agrace HospiceCare Inc. in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friendship, Wisconsin. Msgr. John Hebl will officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until the time of mass on Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Ann was born September 25, 1919 in Winona, Minnesota to John and Anna (Koczerowski) Verdick.
She attended Catholic School and Stanislaus Catholic Church in Winona, Minnesota.
Ann married Donald Howland on September 25, 1940 in Winona, Minnesota. They moved to Adams in 1941.
She enjoyed bowling, playing softball, knitting, sewing, crocheting, making rugs, and traveling the United States.
Ann was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the church choir.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, John & Anna Verdick; husband, Donald Howland; grandson, David Strong; twin Sister, Helen Brandes; sister, Mary Fix; sister, Frances Verdick and brothers, Steve Verdick & Fr. James Verdick.
Survivors:
Daughter: Ruth Strong of Madison, Wisconsin
Daughter: Sandra (Sam) Foti of Greenfield, Wisconsin
Son: Robert (Janice) Howland of New Lisbon, Wisconsin
Son: Terrence Howland of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Daughter: Susan (Ronald) Deane of Deerfield, Wisconsin
Grandson: Daniel (Marci) Strong of Madison, Wisconsin
Grandson: Donald (Heather) Strong of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Kim (Ramon) Lastrilla of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Grandson: Joseph Foti of West Allis, Wisconsin
Grandson: Sam (Natalie) Foti of Scottsdale, Arizona
Grandson: Christopher (Melissa) Deane of Madison, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Melissa (Brian) Rudoll of Jefferson, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Elda (Chad Warner) Deane of Jefferson, Wisconsin
Grandson: Matt Deane of Madison, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Cathy Howland of Madison, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Katie Howland of Madison, Wisconsin
9 great-grandchildren: Samantha, Bethany, Braedon, Dane, Nick, Savanna, Melanie, Lucas, and Cheyenne
2 step-great-grandchildren: Jackson & Jayden Rudol
I would like to thank everyone for all their warmth, thoughtfulness, and concern regarding my recently departed mother. Ann Theresa Verdict Howland lived the life of a devout Catholic who had a wonderful sense of humor and filled many with the love in her heart. I will truly miss her. Thank you all once again….And may God rest her soul in peace and eternal happiness..Her son Terry………………..
Dear Howland Family,
It has been my pleasure to know dear “Annie” for many, many years. In more recent years, I’ve sat next to her in St. Joseph Church choir where we had many nice, up-lifting chats after Mass. She always had a sweet smile and nice things to say. A few years ago, she told me she wanted me to list her house. That was a difficult decision for her as she loved that house with its lake view. About three years passed and she still wasn’t ready to list. Finally, I retired from selling real estate before she made up her mind to put it on the market! But, I was there to introduce her to the agent who did list it for her.
When “Annie” was in Villa Pines, I visited her on several occasions and learned that she had great faith and trust in the Lord. Because we had longer times to talk at Villa Pines, I learned how well she knew our faith. I did not know, until reading her obituary, that she attended Catholic school in Winona. What a wonderful education she had there and at St. Stanislaus Church.
In my date book, I had flagged September 25, 2015 as her 96th birthday so that I would be able to send her a special birthday card as she always was happy to have the choir send her cards and sing “Happy Birthday” on her special day. (It is interesting that she and Don were married on her 21st birthday in 1940.) Now, on the very eve of her special day of September 25th, we will be celebrating her life in this world as well as her arrival in heaven — “Annie’s” eternal home!
I am certain that she has a wonderful family and I look forward to meeting many of you on Thursday. Love and blessings to you all, Margaret de Pereiro
To the Howland family,
Thinking of you and sending sympathy on the passing of your mother.
Ruth and family…..condolences to each and every one of you. I remember your mom when we lived across the street from you by the Masonic Temple. She was always gracious to all of us. Prayers coming your way.
Our condolences to all of you. God will help you through this. Ann was a great person.