Joan Irene Houston

Joan Irene Houston, 66, of Springfield passed away at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, July 11, 2002, at her residence. Joan was born on October 6, 1935 the daughter of Victor and Marcella Giacometti Fabro in Springfield. She married Harvey Houston on March 2, 1957 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church; he preceded her in death on August 3, 1993. Mrs. Houston retired from St. John’s Hospital. She had been a past President, Vice President and Treasurer of the Fairview Youth Athletic Association. She was a past Eucharistic Minister Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, a member of the Lanphier Wrestler’s Boosters Club and the Associate Firefighters of Illinois Auxiliary. She did volunteer work at St. John’s Breadline as well. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her son, Wayne A. Houston. She is survived by two sons: Cary (wife, Kim) Houston of Springfield, Mark (wife, Sandra) Houston of Chatham; two daughters: Angela Houston of Springfield, Marcella (husband, Kelly) Hughes of Salem, OR; one brother: Ron (wife, Helen) Fabro of Springfield; one daughter-in-law: Alta Houston of Springfield; eight grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home from 3-6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2002. Concelebrated Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 15, 2002 at St. James Catholic Church in Riverton with Very Reverend John Renken V.G. and Very Reverend Kenneth Steffen celebrants. Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to St. John’s Hospital Hospice Program, 800 E. Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62702 or American Cancer Society, 1305 Wabash Suite J, Springfield, IL 62704. The family of Joan Irene Houston is being served by Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home 900 S. 6th St. Springfield.