Daniel Howe, 46, of Rochelle, IL passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011 at St. Anthony Hospital in Rockford. He was born on Nov. 23, 1964 in Belvidere, IL to George W. and Julie A. (Horton) Howe. Dan was previously a manager for Bill Doran Flowers and was currently a driver for Schneider Trucking. He was active in youth activities, coached minor league and little league baseball in Rochelle and bowling. Member of Calvary Lighthouse Church.

Survivors include his parents: George and Julie Howe of Rochelle; 4 brothers: George (Darcy) Howe of Rochelle, Peter (Cathy) Howe of Dixon, Kevin (Lori) Miller of Rochelle and Joe (Tonia) Howe of Rochelle; special friend: Cheri McGee of Rochelle; nieces and nephews:

Services will be held at Unger-Horner Funeral Home, in Rochelle on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 10:00 AM with Rev. Cory Baker of Cape Coral, FL. Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 23, from 4 to 8 PM. Burial at Franklin Grove Cemetery. Memorials to the family.