She was born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin to Orville and Marguerite Anschutz.
She is survived by her loving husband, Joseph, and her children Christopher (Laura) Howell and Timothy Howell. She had three grandchildren: Justin Howell (18), Sean Howell (12), and Johnathan Howell (11 days old). And two pets Nibbles the squirrel and Rambo the dog.