Howard C. Hutchinson

Howard C. Hutchinson, 88, of Somonauk passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1929 in Williamstown, KY, the son of Fred S. and Shirley M. (Colcord) Hutchinson. He married Mona M. Hartman. After her passing, Howard married Jean M. Schultz on his 63rd birthday, which was also the day he officially retired. He was a member of Somonauk Baptist Church and he was a proud veteran of the US Air Force. Howard was a member of the Spring Valley Boat Club, the Elks, and the Moose. He was a pool contractor and eventually started his own business, Poolair LTD. Howard was a flight instructor at Sandwich Airport for a short time. He enjoyed anything outside in nature, especially his garden and birds. Howard was a jack of all trades and a master of them all, he will be sorely missed.

He is survived by his wife, Jean of Somonauk, IL; one son, Ronnie (Betsy) Hutchinson of Earlville, IL; one step daughter, Teri (Sherm) Eldridge of Kalamazoo, MI; one step son, Steve Schultz and Bill Vincent of Yorkville, IL; four grandchildren, Jason (Joy) Hutchinson of Earlville, IL, Casey (Alyssa) Hutchinson, Brock (Hilary) Hutchinson both of Rochelle, and Dusty Hutchinson of Earlville, IL; one great grandchild, Corey Hutchinson; one sister, Dorothy McCullough of AZ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Mona, one daughter, Tangie Hutchinson, and three brothers, Don, John, and Floyd.

Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk, IL. Private family burial will follow at Precinct Cemetery in Earlville, IL. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHoems.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 Rt. 34 W ~ PO Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363