Elizabeth A. "Betty" Howlett (nee Austin), 89, beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Peter, Anne (Dennis) Reed, Cathy (David) Goldenberg, Martin (Karen), Paul (Kim), Tom (Noreen), Michael and Beth (Tom) Mason; devoted grandmother of Katie (Jonah), Christopher (Kristen), Elizabeth (Brendan), Sarah, Matthew, Ryan, Lisa, Melissa, Ben, Matthew, Jack, Kathleen, Tommy, Ciara, Timmy and Kate; beloved great-grandmother of Theodore and Fitzwilliam Elinoff; dear sister of the late Gene Austin; loving aunt to many nieces and nephews.  Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home, 625 Busse Hwy., Park Ridge on Thursday 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:30 a.m. to St. Juliana Church. Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 N. Ridge Road, Chicago, IL 60660. For info 847-685-1002 - www.cooneyfuneralhome.com.