Pauline Alice Bolson, 81, of 1401 S. 7th St., passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Pekin Hospital
Born February 23, 1930 in Pekin to Henry and Mary (Lauss) Herren, she married Marvin Bolson on June 12, 1971 in Pekin.
Surviving are her husband; 2 sons, Keith Needham of Decatur and Larry (Barb) Needham of Pekin; and 1 sister, Virginia Mathias of Pekin.
She was preceded in death by 4 sisters.
Pauline worked in the cafeteria at Pekin High School for 18 years. Previously, she had worked for Caterpillar, Inc.
She was a member of the Izaak Walton League Chapter 85 in Havana, where she was affectionately known as the "Peanut Brittle Lady". She was also a member of the VFW Post 1232 Ladies Auxiliary in Pekin.
She enjoyed playing BINGO, cards, fishing, and gambling.
Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Preston-Hanley Funeral Home & Crematory in Pekin, Ill.
Born February 23, 1930 in Pekin to Henry and Mary (Lauss) Herren, she married Marvin Bolson on June 12, 1971 in Pekin.
Surviving are her husband; 2 sons, Keith Needham of Decatur and Larry (Barb) Needham of Pekin; and 1 sister, Virginia Mathias of Pekin.
She was preceded in death by 4 sisters.
Pauline worked in the cafeteria at Pekin High School for 18 years. Previously, she had worked for Caterpillar, Inc.
She was a member of the Izaak Walton League Chapter 85 in Havana, where she was affectionately known as the "Peanut Brittle Lady". She was also a member of the VFW Post 1232 Ladies Auxiliary in Pekin.
She enjoyed playing BINGO, cards, fishing, and gambling.
Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Preston-Hanley Funeral Home & Crematory in Pekin, Ill.
Pauline Alice Bolson, 81, of 1401 S. 7th St., passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Pekin Hospital
Born February 23, 1930 in Pekin to Henry and Mary (Lauss) Herren, she married Marvin Bolson on June 12, 1971 in Pekin.
Surviving are her husband; 2 sons, Keith Needham of Decatur and Larry (Barb) Needham of Pekin; and 1 sister, Virginia Mathias of Pekin.
She was preceded in death by 4 sisters.
Pauline worked in the cafeteria at Pekin High School for 18 years. Previously, she had worked for Caterpillar, Inc.
She was a member of the Izaak Walton League Chapter 85 in Havana, where she was affectionately known as the "Peanut Brittle Lady". She was also a member of the VFW Post 1232 Ladies Auxiliary in Pekin.
She enjoyed playing BINGO, cards, fishing, and gambling.
Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Preston-Hanley Funeral Home & Crematory in Pekin, Ill.
Born February 23, 1930 in Pekin to Henry and Mary (Lauss) Herren, she married Marvin Bolson on June 12, 1971 in Pekin.
Surviving are her husband; 2 sons, Keith Needham of Decatur and Larry (Barb) Needham of Pekin; and 1 sister, Virginia Mathias of Pekin.
She was preceded in death by 4 sisters.
Pauline worked in the cafeteria at Pekin High School for 18 years. Previously, she had worked for Caterpillar, Inc.
She was a member of the Izaak Walton League Chapter 85 in Havana, where she was affectionately known as the "Peanut Brittle Lady". She was also a member of the VFW Post 1232 Ladies Auxiliary in Pekin.
She enjoyed playing BINGO, cards, fishing, and gambling.
Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Preston-Hanley Funeral Home & Crematory in Pekin, Ill.
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