Elizabeth E. Huls

Elizabeth E. Huls (Lif) Age 95, lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 with her family at her side. Beloved wife of 69 years to the late Herbert M. Huls; loving mother of Herbert R. Huls and Deborah (Bruce) Fulton; cherished grandmother of Bruce (Tracy) Fulton, Laura Huls Eason, Suzanne (Rob) Cronberg, Thomas (Kerry) Fulton, and Jon Fulton; and great-grandmother of 8; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents Waldemar and Karin Lif (Pearson); one sister Margueritte Longhini (Lif), and 2 brothers Roland Lif and Elving Lif. Elizabeth was a homemaker and worked all of her life. She sold Fullerbrush, demonstrated Admiral Refrigerators, worked for Volz News Depot, and in her later years was a teacher's aide for Walsh School in Lockport. She was head of the Girl Scouts for Will County and was a member of the Swedish Evangelical Covenant Church in Lockport. She graduated from Lockport High school in 1939, and her graduating girlfriends formed a club, the "39'ers." Herbert and Betty spent their last 18 years snow-birding in Winter Haven, FL., where they enjoyed themselves and made many friends. She was extremely proud of her Swedish Heritage, and will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Family will receive friends at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton St., Lockport, IL 60441 on Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 from 10:30 AM until time of Funeral service at 1:00 PM. Interment Mount Vernon Memorial Estates in Lemont. In lieu of flowers, donations to Juvenile Diabetes Association would be appreciated. For information, 815-838-1533 or www.goodalememorialchapel.com.