JAMES "JIM" L. HOWIE, 67, of Chester, Illinois, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010 in Chester, Illinois. He was born to James M. and Irma C. (nee: Clausen) Howie on November 15, 1943 at Murphysboro, Illinois. Jim married Laura Petrowske on October 10, 1964 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chester, Illinois. She survives. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Chester, IL and a third degree Knights of Columbus #3790. Survivors: Wife: Laura Howie Chester, IL Mother & Step Father: Irma (Cliff) Bierman Chester, IL 1 Son: Jim (Laura) Howie Chester, IL 2 Grandchildren: Hunter Howie Tayler Howie 5 Siblings: Susie (Beau) Frassato Highland, IL Sherri (Scott) Schneier Chester, IL Gary (Barb) Bierman Chester, IL Jerry (Robin) Bierman Chester, IL Larry Bierman Mother-in-law: Rita Perzia Nieces and Nephews Preceded in death by: Father - James Howie, Fathers-in-law - James Petrowske and Dike Perzia. Graveside Service: 12:00 pm, Tuesday, November 23, 2010 St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, Chester, IL Officiating: Rev. Gene Wojcik Interment: St. Mary Catholic Cemetery Chester, Illinois Memorials: St. Mary Catholic School