Pauline Lugten's Obituary
Pauline “Polly” T. Lugten, 81, of Decatur, went to be with the Lord on the day of her birth, November 8, 2015, in McKinley Court, surrounded by her family.
Polly was born November 8, 1934, in Pueblo, CO to Frank and Rose (Howard) Boulse. She married Earl Edwin Lugten on October 3, 1953, in Pueblo, CO. She was a displayer for Home Interiors & Gifts for 33 years. Polly was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and an avid bingo player.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Earl; four children, Lon Lugten of St. Petersburg, FL, Bret (Tresa) Lugten of Tyler, TX, Tod (Faith) Lugten of Holly Springs, NC, Rhonda Kupish of Decatur; ten grandchildren, Hollie (Troy) Peckert, Wesley Lugten, Corey Lugten, Nicole Kupish, Derrek (Scott Adkins) Kupish, Collin Kupish, Shelby Lugten, Jennie Lugten, Evan Lugten and Nicolas Lugten; and one great-grandson, Trey Peckert.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers and four sisters.
The family would like to give special thanks to all the nurses and staff at McKinley Court Nursing Home; Dr. Assaad Semaan and staff at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield; Dr. Benjamin Esparaz and staff at the Cancer Care Institute and Dr. Dhirendra Patel and staff.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, November 13, 2015, in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2015, with Liturgical prayers recited at 4:30p.m. at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Cancer Care Institute, 217 West McKinley Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526.
The family of Pauline T. Lugten is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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