Pauline Harpstrite's Obituary
Decatur- Pauline Harpstrite, 96, of Decatur went to Heaven on Thursday, June 07, 2012 in Hickory Point Christian Village.
Pauline was born on December 9, 1915 in Macon, IL the daughter of John and Margaret (Dunn) Tomlinson. She was a member for 74 years of the Saints James & Patrick Catholic Church. She was also a member of the St. Elizabeth Society. She had a kind heart and gentle spirit. She enjoyed playing dominoes with her family and loved having big family get togethers. She also enjoyed traveling in the U.S. and Europe. She married Lewis Harpstrite on April 26, 1938 in Macon, IL. He preceded her in death on February 19, 1995.
Surviving are her children, Jane Grosso (Pete) of Decatur; Nancy Hunniford (Dennis) of Decatur; Daniel Harpstrite (Della) of Decatur; Ann Harvey of Springfield, IL; David Harpstrite (Mary) of Spring Hill, TN; brothers, James Tomlinson of Macon, IL; Lloyd Tomlinson (Lois) of Orland Park, IL; sister, Lois Falconer (Robert) of Vista, CA; sisters-in-law, Letha Tomlinson of Macon, IL; Verla Tomlinson of Shelbyville, IL; grandchildren, Susan Carney (Thomas); Amy Sommers (Matthew); Kari Cochran (Timothy); Scott Hunniford (Kim); Christy Hunniford; Sabrina Harpstrite; Paul Harpstrite; Jeffrey Stine; Jon Stine; Brian Stine; Erin Crum (Bryan); Jordan Harpstrite; ten great-grand children; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, five brothers, and five sisters.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Monday, June 11, 2012 in St. James Catholic Church with Rev. John Burnette as Celebrant. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Sunday in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with a Vigil Prayer Service at 4:30 PM. Burial will be in Macon Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Saints James & Patrick Parish, St. Teresa High School, or the Special Olympics.
The family of Pauline Harpstrite is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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