George Kenneth Howard, age 76, beloved husband for 56 years to Shirley J., nee Brand. Loving father of Gayle (Denis) Konieczka, Laura (James) Riedstra, and Randy (Jessica) Howard. Cherished grandfather of eight. Dearest great-grandfather of 11. Longtime railroad employee. Visitation Tuesday, March 1, 2011 from 3-9PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Lying in state Wednesday, March 2, 2011 from 11:00AM until time of Funeral Service 12:00 Noon at Faith United Methodist Church, 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Park, IL. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400