Alena J. Howard, Nee Babinski; of Chicago, age 84, beloved wife of the late Martin J. Howard, Jr.; loving mother of Kathleen, Karen (the late Joseph), Martin III and Marie (Jim); dearest grandmother of Ann (John), Chris (Adrianne), Logan (Magon), Jim, Jarret, Raymond, Charles and Samara; great-grandmother of 13; dear sister of Lilian and the late Judy, Ed and Ann; cherished aunt of many.   Dedicated employee of 30 years to the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County.  Funeral, Thursday, 9:30 a.m. from Lawrence Funeral Home, 4800 N. Austin Ave., (at Lawrence Ave.) Chicago to St. Constance Church for Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.  Visitation Wednesday 4 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Plants or donations to the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated.   For information 773-736-2300