Funeral Homes in Howell, MI

Facts about Howell, Michigan

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Beau Schmitz (ice hockey player), and Robbie Amell (actor).

Howell is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 9,489. It is the county seat of Livingston County and is located mostly within Howell Township, but is politically independent from Howell Township. The city is part of the South Lyon-Howell-Brighton Urban Area.Howell is home to many festivals celebrated through the year. Most notably, the Michigan Challenge Balloonfest occurs every year in late June. Activities normally include balloon launches, fireworks, crafts and a mini carnival. Also notable is the "Legend of Sleepy Howell", a night to celebrate the Halloween spirit usually the weekend before Halloween and "Fantasy of Lights" parade that is in late November. The city is also the site of the Howell Melon Festival, an annual celebration of the Howell melon, a juicy hybrid cantaloupe known to grow only in the surrounding area. The three day festival, held in mid-August, draws approximately 50,000 visitors each year. A newer tradition, Howell hosts the annual Pink Party, a day to recognize breast cancer survivors and raise money for donations.Howell is also home to the Livingston Arts Council (LAC), founded in 1989, is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of quality arts and cultural programs and events such as Halloween parties and Weddings for the enjoyment of the community and is centered at the renovated Howell Opera House. Built in 1881, the renovated first floor is used by the organization and community for a variety of public and private activities. The original theatre resides on the upper floors and has not been touched for 80 years. Today the theatre is available for tours and very limited special events, with the hope of restoration in the future. The Victorian era windows were restored in 2013 with funds made available by a corporate donor.

Howell Obituaries

It was noted on August 28th, 2018 that Carolyn Elizabeth Weber passed away in Taylors, South Carolina.  Weber was 81 years old and was born in Howell, MI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Carolyn Elizabeth's life.

It was noted by Chicago Tribune on June 7th, 2018 that Walter David "Walt" Miller perished in Chicago, Illinois.  Miller was 81 years old and was born in Howell, MI.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Walter David "Walt"'s life.

It was written on March 4th, 2018 that Joan Gusweiler (Kessen) passed away in Howell, Michigan.  Ms. Gusweiler was 91 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Joan's life.

It was revealed on February 7th, 2018 that Bill Singer passed away in Howell, Michigan.  Singer was 57 years old and was born in Las Vegas, NV.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Bill's life.

It was reported by Kalamazoo Gazette on December 8th, 2017 that Paul Edwin Andrews passed on in Howell, Michigan.  Andrews was 90 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Paul Edwin's life.

It was revealed by The Daily Tribune on October 19th, 2017 that Ernest Shegina passed on in Howell, Michigan.  Shegina was 85 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ernest's life.

It was reported by The Daily Tribune on April 23rd, 2017 that Henry "Hank" Becker died in Howell, Michigan.  Becker was 89 years old and was born in Essen, .  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Henry "Hank"'s life.

It was reported by Canton Observer on February 2nd, 2017 that Violet Ester Roth (Beebe) passed away in Howell, Michigan.  Ms. Roth was 93 years old and was born in Lewes, DE.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Violet Ester's life.

It was reported by Flint Journal on December 15th, 2016 that Warren H Anderson died in Howell, Michigan.  Anderson was 95 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Warren H's life.

It was disclosed by News Herald on November 23rd, 2016 that Philip Cushman passed away in Howell, Michigan.  Cushman was 87 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Philip's life.

History

The city is part of the South Lyon-Howell-Brighton List of United States urban areas Area. It is the county seat of Livingston County, Michigan County and is located mostly within Howell Township, Michigan Township, but is politically independent. As of the United States 2000 Census census, the city had a total population of 9,232. Howell is a city in the US state of Michigan. .

The official website for the city of Howell is http://cityofhowell.org.