In Memory of Howard C. Hoover - Born: February 14, 1934 ~ Died: April 16, 2020, age 86, Odin, Illinois


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Here is Howard Hoover’s obituary. Please accept Echovita’s sincere condolences.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Howard Hoover (Odin, Illinois), who passed away on April 16, 2020, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard Hoover to pay them
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He was predeceased by : his parents, Glenn Hoover and Julia Hoover (Kurtz); his siblings, Edith Mitchell, Marion Edmiston, Gene Nunn and Glenn Hoover; and his son Kent Hoover.

He is survived by : his spouse Rhea Wilcox; his children, Kerry Hoover (Tami) of Centralia, Douglas Hoover of Odin, Monte Hoover (Julie) of Odin and Stanley Hoover of Centralia; his grandchildren, Michael Hoover (Alicia) of Ray Albert, III, Cara Beth Albert, Terry Bierman, Brian Bierman, Christopher Hoover, Nick Hoover, Stacy Hoover, Curtis Hoover, Anya Kelly and Melissa Hoover-Lowery (Scott); his great grandchildren, Caleb, Hunter, Reed, David, Brian Jr., McKayla, K'Lynn, Abygayle, Aribella, Gabriel, Zachary, Connor, Lindsey, Lana Rose and Arnoni; and his siblings, Alice Dulaney and Carl Hoover (Charlotte).

Memorials may be made in Howard's honor to the Odin Food Pantry, Gospel Lighthouse and will be accepted for the family at Irvin Macz Funeral Home 234 South Elm St. Centralia, IL 62801.    Day Macz Funeral Homes   |  MaczFunerialHomes.com - Howard C. Hoover Obituary


Howard was the V-President of Illinois State Checker Association (ISCA) for many years and won many Class B tournaments including Illinois State Open Champion in 2008 & 2009.


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