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Paula Holdiman Obituary
Born: November 22, 1923 in Sugar Grove, IL
Died: August 14, 2021 in Plainfield, IL
Paula R. Holdiman, 97, of Plainfield, IL, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at American House Cedarlake Senior Living. She was born November 22, 1923 in Sugar Grove, IL, the daughter of Herbert and Pauline (Ruoff) Dhuse.
Paula had a love of the outdoors, cross-stitch, reading, and most of all family. She was a lifelong member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Paula is survived by her daughter, Barbara Holdiman of New Lenox, IL; her son, Russell (Becky) Holdiman of Abrams, WI; her sister-in-law, Beth Dhuse; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61+ years, Albert; her parents; three sisters, Ruth Grosshans, Margaret Schelling and Harriet Battenschlag; a brother, Ruoff Dhuse; and a sister, Bette, in infancy.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to all of Paula's caregivers for their love and support.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 20, 2021 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory, 1801 S. Douglas Rd., Oswego, IL. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 PM with Pastor Jacob Stoltzman officiating. Interment will follow in Lincoln Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Paula's name may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, the International Essential Tremor Foundation, P.O. Box 14005, Lenexa, KS 66285 or The BrightFocus Foundation, 22512 Gateway Center Dr., Clarkburg, MD 20871.
For further info: 630-554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Anna Argoudelis
August 17, 2021
Paula was a great friend for so many years. I will remember her fondly. My sympathies to you and the entire family.
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Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory1801 S. Douglas Road P.O. Box 665, Oswego, IL 60543
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20
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Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory1801 S. Douglas Road P.O. Box 665, Oswego, IL 60543
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