Howard A. Graening, age 94, of Western Springs. Beloved husband of the late Peggy Louise Graening; devoted father of William (Lynn), Ernest, Sara (Craig) Patterson and Susan; cherished grandfather of Peter, Rachael, Paul, Charles and Andrew.

Howard served in the U.S. Air Corps from 1945-1947. He was an active member of the community, serving on the Village Trustees of Western Springs from 1969 -1973 and chaired the Utilities Commission. He was 57-year member of the Western Springs Masonic Lodge #1136, was past master, and belonged to the Scottish Rite, York Rite and Medinah Temple. Howard was active with the Boy Scouts of America and was honored in 1993 with the Silver Beaver Award. He was a founding member of the Foundation for Educational Excellence for School District #101. He served on the boards of Rich Port YMCA, LaGrange Memorial Hospital, LaGrange Federal Bank and Tower Savings and Loan of Western Springs, as well as serving as president of the Western Springs Kiwanis Club. In 2006, Howard was awarded the Citizen of the Year of Western Springs. Howard retired in 1985 after serving as Comptroller and Corporate Secretary of Illinois Bell.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 19th at 1 p.m. at Medinah Temple, 550 N. Shriners Drive, Addison.

Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside at 708-352-6500.