Paula A. Powers

Paula A. Powers obituary, -, IL

Paula A. Powers

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Paula Powers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughey Funeral Home on Jul. 26, 2025.

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Paula A. Powers, 88, of Bonnie, Illinois, passed away at 9:15 am July 25, 2025 at Mount Vernon Countryside Manor in Mount Vernon. She was born October 31, 1936 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late John and Pauline (Loehr) Aydt. Paula married Donald Powers on January 14, 1956 in Dahlgren, Illinois.

In addition to her beloved husband of sixty-nine years, Paula is survived by her son, Rob Powers of Minooka, Illinois; daughters, Donna Powers of Sandwich, Illinois, Susan Hoy and husband, Kevin of Linden, Tennessee, Debbie Morris of Bonnie, Illinois; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Paula was preceded in death by her daughter, Lynn Powers; two brothers; and two sisters.

Mrs. Powers was a member of Saint Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.

A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 11:00 am at St. John's Cemetery in Dahlgren, Illinois with Deacon Steven Eischens officiating. Inurnment will follow.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

16

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

St. John's Cemetery

Dahlgren, -, IL -

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Hughey Funeral Home