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Sharon Paulson Obituary
Born: Sept. 26, 1935
Died: May 14, 2016
Sharon Louise (Gross) Paulson, died peacefully in her home on May 14, 2016, with her loving family by her side.
Sharon was born on September 26, 1935, in Morris to Sheridan and Gladys (McIntosh) Gross. She was raised in Morris, and attended Immaculate Conception School and Morris High School, graduating with the class of 1954. On May 5th, 1956, she married Lynn Edward Paulson at Immaculate Conception Church in front of family and friends. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, reading, spending quality time with her grandchildren and vacationing with family and friends at the Lake of the Ozarks. She was formerly employed by Caterpillar in Joliet, District 54 at Shabbona School as a lunch attendant, and later at The Fabric Center in Morris. She spent a majority of her years as a homemaker.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years; her adoring children Lynn Butterfield, Nene (Steve) Swartz, Joanie (Dan) Carpenter, Julie (Dave) Erickson, and Jeff Paulson; Her grandchildren, Greg Butterfield, Jordie (Jason) Cory, Cailey (Kevin) Walker, Adam (Kelsey) Swartz, Doug Erickson, Joe (Brittney) Erickson, Brian (Amy) Erickson, Anna and Natalie Erickson, and Finn and Bergen Paulson; Step-grandchildren Joel (Krystle) Carpenter and Alison (Bill) Gill; two sisters, Carol VanCleave of Morris and Sandra Harney of Twin Falls, ID; 7 great grandchildren; a large number of nieces and nephews; and her brother-in-law Ray Paulson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her in-laws Ernest Paulson and Roy and Ruth Matteson; brothers George and Gordon Gross; sisters Patsy Black, Joann Kopzcick, and Phyllis Scott; sisters-in-law Rosie Paulson and Carole Ann Gross; and her brothers-in-law Tony Black and Hoyt Scott.
Sharon's remains will be cremated in accordance with her wishes. A visitation with the family will be held Thursday, May 19, 2016, from 4 - 8 p.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 1201 W. Route 6 at Deerpath Drive, Morris. A prayer service will conclude the evening at 8 p.m.
In lieu of gifts, donations can be made in her name to Grundy County Hospice.
For further information (815) 942-5040 or visit her book of memories at www.fredcdames.com
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Jim and Kathy Lutz
May 20, 2016
Jim and I are so very sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Memories are our most prized possessions - they are snapshots taken by the heart. May the cherished memories of your wonderful mother bring you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Jim and Kathy Lutz, Minooka IL
Catherine Enger
May 19, 2016
I'm so sorry for your loss...you are all in my prayers..
May 19, 2016
HI,LYNN
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Jerry Murphy,from Morris;
now of Kirksville,Missouri
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Bob & Darlene Cofoid
May 18, 2016
Nini and family, we will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Point Breeze
Bill/Sandy Thompson
May 18, 2016
Dear Lynn and Family,
So sorry to hear about Sharon. We will always remember and cherish all the good times we had at Point Breeze.
Thinking of all of you during this very sad time.
Love,
Bill, Sandy and Derek Thompson
May 18, 2016
My thoughts are with all of you. Laurie
Karla Himpelmann
May 18, 2016
I'm sorry to hear this news . My deepest condolences go out to all of you. May the wonderful memories bring you peace and comfort over time.
May 18, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. She was such a wonderful woman and I enjoyed our talks during the short time we knew each other. The love for her family was so apparent, and I will always remember her beautiful smile as she talked about them (especially her beautiful grandchildren). ~Lynn (aka Buffy)
Kathryn Davis Haisan
May 18, 2016
Condolences to the family. I will update my electronic records of the family tree. I'm from the Lovina McIntosh line, Josie McIntosh Hume (g gr), Ruth Libby Hume (gr) (married Mount), Jessie Helene Mount (mom still living in Morris) (married Davis), Kathryn (me) (married Hetzel then Haisan). Kathryn Haisan, Las Vegas NV.
May 17, 2016
Lynn and family.
Our deepest sympathies and love go out to
you all. We just read it the paper.
Hope you are all doing okay.
Love to all.
Alice ("Cookie") Boyd (Zimmerman)
& Husband Bill.
Delores Herman
May 17, 2016
Sincere sympathy to each of you. I'm sorry for your loss. Treasure all of the memories you have of your mother.
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