Pauline Beck's Obituary
Decatur – Pauline Beck, 91, of Decatur, passed away Friday, August 26, 2016, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.
Pauline was born July 22, 1925 in Springfield, the daughter of John Edward and Maria (Hill) Underfanger III. She was a devoted homemaker who never formally received a driver’s license. However, she did have a lot of experience in “Back Seat Driving.” Pauline enjoyed word search and jig saw puzzles. She married John David Beck on July 7, 1943, in Hattiesburg, MS. After John retired they moved to Mesa, AZ, where they lived until John passed away on November 15, 2011. Also preceding her in death is her parents; daughter, Ellen Dixon and brother, John Edward Underfanger IV.
Pauline is survived by her daughter, Sue (Randy) Hayes of Decatur; son, Tom (Madelyn) Beck of Elwin Illinois; son-in-law, Ed Dixon of Sullivan; grandchildren: Amy (Jon) Bailey of Decatur, Kristi (John) Kravanek of Dunlap, Lori (Chris) Dadekian of Bloomington, Angie (Danny) Nelson of Sullivan, and James (Kelsey) Beck of Moweaqua; thirteen great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson; sister, Mary Lou Beck of Ocala, FL; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services will be 12 PM, Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Camp Butler National Cemetery. A visitation will be held for family and close friends from 10 to 11 AM, Tuesday at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.
The family of Pauline Beck is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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