Pauline E. Burger's Obituary
Decatur-Paulene E. Burger, 62, of Decatur passed away Friday, January 14, 2011 at her residence.
A Celebration of Life service for Paulene will be held 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Faith Baptist Church, 875 W. Grove Rd. Decatur, Illinois 62521 with a visitation starting at 11:00 a.m. to the time of service. Pastor Joseph Huss to officiate the service. Entombment will be at the Star of Hope Mausoleum at Graceland Cemetery. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Baptist Church. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Paulene was born December 21, 1948 in Bloomington, Illinois the daughter of William and Elma (Krump) Lauterberg. Paulene was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She married Steven P. Burger August 3, 1963. He preceded her in death December 21, 2010.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories son; Steven Burger of Mt. Zion, daughters; Paula McDonald of Lincoln, and Rebecca Wilhelm of Lincoln, grandchildren; Amanda Murray and husband Aaron, Rick Gharrett Jr, David Gharrett, Megan Wilhelm, Timothy McDonald, Stephenie Oglesby, Damien Burger, Dustin Oglesby, Dante Burger, great-grandchildren; Hailee Gharrett, Dylan Murray, Gavin Murray, and David Gharrett Jr, sister; Sandra Dahl and husband Roger of Bloomington, brother; Terry Lauterberg of Heyworth.
She was greeted into Heaven by her husband, parents, and daughter; Tara Lynn Burger,
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