MACEDONIA – Tracy Ann Howe, age 50, of Macedonia, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at her home.

Tracy was born on December 6, 1974, in Watseka, IL; the daughter of William H. Howe and Louella (Hamlin) Howe.

She enjoyed cleaning houses and going dancing.

Surviving are her two sons, William “Billy” Burcham and wife Reanna of Akin, IL, Wayne Howe also of Akin; a grandson, Samuel Wade Burcham; her loving mother, Louella Howe of Macedonia, IL; three brothers, David Franklin of Benton, IL, Alfred Paul Franklin of Thompsonville, IL, William Craig Howe of Benton, IL; and her dog, Harley.

Tracy was preceded in death by her father, William H. Howe; and a brother, Robert Allen Franklin.

Her wishes were to be cremated.

There will not be any public services.

The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the cremation arrangements.

To give online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Tracy, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.