Linda Howard, 74, of Harbor Beach, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2017 at Autumnwood of Deckerville.  Though we mourn the loss, we are comforted in the knowledge that her battle is over and she is no longer lost.

Linda was born and raised in Port Hope, Michigan.  She married the love of her life, Douglas Howard in 1961.  She was the "lunch lady" for over thirty years at Harbor Beach schools.  She was a devout member of St. John's & Zion Lutheran Churches.  She was a fun, loving, kind woman; always there to help others.  Linda enjoyed gardening, reading, crocheting, playing cards and traveling.  She loved wintering in Florida and spent many hours walking the beaches.

Linda is survived by her husband, Doug; her mother, Lucille Maschke; her daughters: Becky Block and her husband, Tom and Sue Discher and her husband, Ed;  grandchildren: Travis Irwin, Heidi Hall, Noelle Discher and Ashley Block; great grandchildren, Adyson, Reagan and Eliana; sister Myrna Lamb and several nieces and nephews.

Anxiously waiting to welcome her to Heaven are those who went before her: son, Michael Howard; her father, Ben Maschke; brother, Butch Maschke; nephew, Kevin Lamb and two grandchildren, Cory and Seana Block.

Funeral service for Linda will take place 11 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Port Hope with Pastor David Dodge officiating.  Burial will take place at Rock Falls Cemetery in Harbor Beach.  Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until time of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Harbor Beach Lighthouse Preservation Association or to St. John's Lutheran Church in Port Hope.

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com