Jeannie Howley (1968-2022)

Jeannie Marie Howley, 54, Mayetta, died Monday, Oct. 10, 2022 at her home with family by her side. She was born Sept. 20, 1968 in Wisconsin, the daughter of David and Georgia (O’Bennick) Perry.

Mrs. Howley graduated from Highland Park High School in 1986. She attended Haskell University and Baker University, and earned her Master’s Degree from the University of Phoenix.

She was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church. She worked as a CNA for various nursing homes and was the former director of North Star Group Home on the Reservation.

She married Alen Ray Howley on Dec. 19, 2000 in Topeka. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her son, Charlie Perry, Los Angeles, Calif.; her daughter, Mary Alice Howley, of the home; and her sister, Valerie Grokey, Mayetta. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Perry.

A private family ceremony will be at a later date.