Raymond R. Howard Jr., 83, of Belvidere died Thursday May 26, 2005 at O.S.F. St. Anthony Medical Center. He was born on February 25, 1922 in St. Louis, MO. son of Raymond R. and Estella (Weinman) Howard. On July 12, 1947 he married Ardis Anda in Park Ridge, Illinois.He served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1942-1946. He was a retired pharmacist, a Mason, and a Shriner. He is survived by his wife Ardis, daughters; Lynn Howard of Orland Park, Illinois, Janet (John) Wallen of Easton, Pennsylvania, granddaughter; Ashley Wallen of Easton Pennsylvania, sisters; Virginia Howard, Joan Winters, and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents.

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