Ethel M. Howard, 63, of South Bend, passed away on Saturday, July 10th at Center for Hospice Care following an extended illness.

  Ethel was born on May 20, 1958 in Bremen, In to the late Manuel and Aileen (Smith) Howard. She is survived by her daughter, Angel (Elliot) Wollman of White Pigeon, MI and sons: Justin L. (Stephanie) Zircher of South Bend and Kyle A. Zircher of Mishawaka along with grandchildren, Avery and Dennis. Also, Ethel is survived by her sister, Maxine (James) Miller of Knox, IN and brothers, Paul (Julie) Howard of South Bend and Roger Howard of Wellington, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Phyllis and Vickie Howard and brother, Orville Howard.

  Being disabled didn’t keep Ethel from gardening and she loved being with her family and friends.

   Memorial contributions may be made in Ethel’s name to: 19777 Dice Street, South Bend, IN 46614.

  Per Ethel’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and she will be home with her family

  The HANLEY and Sons Funeral Home and Cremation Services handled arrangements and extends its deepest sympathy and heartfelt prays to Ethel’s family and friends.