Catherine Loyal Howenstine Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Catherine Loyal Howenstine, age 69, of Tequesta, FL, formerly of Steubenville, OH passed away December 26, 2014 in Jupiter, FL following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was born in Cleveland, OH on November 16, 1945, the daughter of the late Dr. Phillip Leavenworth and Catherine Meyer (Blake) Karlson. Catherine's birth father died shortly after she was born, and she was adopted by her father, the late Edwin J. Karlson of Canton, OH. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Sarah (Sally) Ann Scoggan, and her aunt, Sarah (Blake) Heideman. Catherine was a graduate of Canton Lehman High School and Mount Union College in Alliance, Ohio. She married her high school sweetheart in 1967 and they shared their lives and raised their family together in Steubenville, Ohio. Catherine is survived by her husband, James Howenstine of Jupiter, FL; son John (Amy) Howenstine of Powell, OH; daughter Katie (Brian) Cich of Jupiter, FL; grandchildren James, Charles and Evelyn Howenstine of Powell, OH, and Lauren, Catherine and Emerson Cich of Jupiter, FL; two nieces, Andrea Ford and Shannon Beard both of Chicago, Ill; and her uncle, George J. Heideman of Tequesta, FL. She was active in numerous Steubenville-area civic and charitable organizations. Catherine was a patient, kind and selfless person that filled the world around her with love and joy. Catherine's family has planned private services to celebrate her life. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.

Catherine Loyal Howenstine

November 16, 1945 - December 26, 2014