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Sharon Elbert Obituary
METAMORA - Sharon Lee White Hill Elbert, 68, of Metamora, Ill., passed away at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, June 23, 2014, in Varna, Ill.
She was born on Feb. 3, 1946, in Peoria to Bertram W. and Hazel L. (Keyes) White. Bertram died when Sharon was 6 months old. Through marriage to Sharon's mother, she was adopted by Robert C. Hill. Sharon married Lynn E. Elbert on Sept. 10, 1966, at St. Mary's Church in Metamora. He survives.
Also surviving are three children, Troy David (Carol) Elbert of Bloomington, Andrew John (Martina) Elbert of Germany and Stephanie Louise (Jonathan) Hardy of Palatine, Ill.; grandchildren, Jessica, Troy David II, Parker and Emerson Elbert of Bloomington and Aaron and Meredith Hardy of Palatine; one brother, David Lee (Nanci) Hill of Peoria; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her natural parents and adoptive father.
Throughout her life she was a blood/platelet donor; was a summer league baseball/softball coach; was co-founder of St. Mary's Sunday School; served multiple terms for St. Mary's Education Advisory Committee, Parish Finance and Athletic Committee and Altar and Rosary Society; was a Girl Scout leader and a Life Scout in Girl Scouting; was a member of the American Legion Association and a member of Metamora Historical Society; was a former co-president with her husband for the United States Air Force Academy Parents Club; and was Parish Youth Director, Coordinator for assorted parish and school projects, lector and Eucharistic minister for her parish.
Prior to her employment with St. Mary's Parish, she was employed by Herschel Manufacturing in the import/export division. As business manager for St. Mary's, her duties also included promotion of fund development and stewardship awareness.
Sharon enjoyed family gatherings, her grandchildren and nature.
A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 27, 2014, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Metamora with Father Neri Greskoviak officiating. Recitation of the rosary will be at 4:30 p.m. today, June 26, 2014, with visitation to follow from 5 to 7 p.m., at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel in Metamora. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Metamora.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's School or a charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sharon Elbert
John and Darlene Welk
June 28, 2014
Lynn;
We were sorry to learn of your loss!
Wanted to come to the visitation but was in the hospital at that time.
Temesha Jones
June 27, 2014
Lynn and family,
Prayers for you and your family. Temesha and sons.
June 26, 2014
Lynn, We were so sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. I'm sorry we didn't make it to the visitation. Didn't know about this until I opened the obituaries tonight. Bill and Linda Klein
Don and Mary Hodel
June 26, 2014
Lynn,
We were saddened to hear of Sharon's passing. You and your family members are in our prayers during this time.
Pat McAllister
June 26, 2014
Sharon will always come to mind when I'm making cream puffs in my bakery. She wouldn't hold back in telling me how great they are. She will be missed! Pat
julie allen
June 26, 2014
My condolences to the family and friend's.
Norman and Louise Hodge
June 25, 2014
Lynn, Our sincere condolences go out to you and your family on the passing of Sharon. We are so sorry. You all are in our thoughts and prayers...
laura lalumandier
June 25, 2014
We were St Mary Metamora church members at one time. Our kids wentà to the preschool there. And that's howi got to know Sharon. You have my prayers .
June 25, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. We enjoyed visiting with her. Our condolences to you.
Doug and Marian Bachman
June 25, 2014
We were so sorry to hear about Sharon. You and the family are in our prayers. Ed & Sandy
Francis/Vaughn Frisk
June 25, 2014
Dear Lynn and family members;
You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Fran and Vaughn Frisk
Bradenton, Florida
June 25, 2014
Our Thoughts & prayers are with all of the Elbert family
Trudy Ripka
June 25, 2014
Dear Elbert family,
I am so very sorry to learn of Sharon's passing and the heartache you have. She was such a delightful and insightful person with whom to talk. She made me laugh with her wry humor and wit. May the love of friends give you comfort; may the love of God bring you peace.
Ron & Kay Cook
June 25, 2014
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with the Elbert Family in the loss of Sharon.
May The Lord Comfort You.
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