HOWE, Ilene Mae, age 85, of Grand Blanc, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at home. Private services will be held at a later date. Ilene was born February 7, 1926 in Flint the daughter of the late Mark and Faith (Wykes) Sturgis. She married Armond Howe in Linden on February 28, 1942. Surviving are her husband of 69 years, Armond; children, Howard D. Howe (Susan); Vickie M. Kirk (Lafayette); Clifford D. Howe (Judy); Nancy F. Howe (Terry); Patrick and Thomas Howe; sister, Wilma Frances; sister-in-law, Genevieve Howe; 9 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Marlena and 2 sons, Roger and Armand. Online condolences may be posted on the obituaries page www.sharpfuneralhomes.com